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By sk8nmomma

March 27, 2008 4:30 PM | Link to this

I saw the exhibit in Los Angeles a couple of years ago…It’s not that impressive. The relics look just like they do in photographs. It was no big deal to see them in person, IMO.

By Reg

March 27, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this

My class drove down to New Orleans to see the Tut exhibit in 1976. It was a long wait but it was(is) definitely worth standing in line for. If it comes to Atlanta I will be sure to take my son to see it.

By Josh

March 27, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this

Wasn’t Tut in Atlanta about 10 years ago?

By Julie

March 27, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this

It would be wonderful if King Tut came to town! I would definitely go see the exhibit.

By SA

March 27, 2008 4:53 PM | Link to this

I saw Tut I in Washington back in the 70s. I can’t wait to take my daughter.

By NJ

March 27, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this

I agree with sk8nmomma. I saw the exhibit in Chicago at the Field Museum last year it was very disappointing and uninspired. Plus, the crowds were ridiculous.

By NJ

March 27, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this

I agree with sk8nmomma. I saw the exhibit in Chicago at the Field Museum last year; it was very disappointing and uninspired. Plus, the crowds were ridiculous.

By kia

March 27, 2008 5:30 PM | Link to this

YES!! I want to see it!

By Lee

March 27, 2008 7:37 PM | Link to this

I saw the original King Tut exhibit in New Orleans in the late 70’s. I would love to see it again

By Jason

March 27, 2008 9:29 PM | Link to this

Does this mean that Steve Martin is going to release a new version of his song?

By Kent

March 28, 2008 6:07 AM | Link to this

My 5 year old son is FASCINATED by King Tut! I hope the exhibit really is coming.

By GaryM

March 28, 2008 7:03 AM | Link to this

I missed the exhibit when I was in Seattle many years ago due to scheduling conflicts with the business purpose of my trip. I vowed I wouldn’t pass up that opportunity again!

By GaryM

March 28, 2008 7:04 AM | Link to this

I missed the exhibit when I was in Seattle many years ago due to scheduling conflicts with the business purpose of my trip. I vowed I wouldn’t pass up that opportunity again!

By Greg

March 28, 2008 7:36 AM | Link to this

I hope the African King comes.

By Cindy

March 28, 2008 7:58 AM | Link to this

Wow, this would be awesome! God willing, I wouldn’t miss it for anything if it came to Atlanta.

By carl

March 28, 2008 8:04 AM | Link to this

I saw it in Fort Lauderdale several years ago. It is treasures from that era, NOT the actual artifacts of Tut himself. Egypt will not let the actual treasures of King Tut out of the country.

By ck hall

March 28, 2008 8:06 AM | Link to this

Saw in DC in 1970’s-Definitely NO big deal!

By jane

March 28, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this

I had the pleasure of viewing this exhibit in Cairo. I also was able to go in his tomb. I would encourage that if you can go, GO.

By josey

March 28, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this

This would be a fabulous thing for adults and children. I loved the New Orleans exhibition and would certainly go again.

By Craig

March 28, 2008 8:51 AM | Link to this

Bring the king and the people will come. I certainly will!

By wordwright

March 28, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this

YES! I would love to see this exhibit. Bring it on!

By Isis

March 28, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this

Carl is right. Those are just copies of the original artifacts and other artifacts from that era.

By Dr. John H. Carter

March 28, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this

I saw the exibit in NY and in Egypt. I also had the opportunity to visit the tomb. It is a must see. I can hardly wait to see it again.

By Sarah

March 28, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

I saw it last year in Philly - but I’d go see it again!

By Priscilla Daves

March 28, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

I saw this exhibit in Philadelphia last year and wanted everyone I knew to see it. Now they can. It is a great show—and just the kind of show that Atlanta needs. I remember thinking that Tut and Atlanta would make a great pair. I hope we are all right. Thanks for a great news item. Priscilla Daves

By Thomas C

March 28, 2008 10:58 AM | Link to this

Pretty cool…

By Tutman

March 28, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

This exhibit is NOTHING like the 1979 exhibit— I saw “2” in Ft. Lauderdale a couple of years back— not worth the time, frankly.

Go to Cairo instead (or London— that’s where the best Egyptian collection is anyway…).

By Tutman

March 28, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

This exhibit is NOTHING like the 1979 exhibit— I saw “2” in Ft. Lauderdale a couple of years back— not worth the time, frankly.

Go to Cairo instead (or London— that’s where the best Egyptian collection is anyway…).

By Leslie

March 28, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

I would love the opportunity to see the King Tut exhibit. This is very exciting to me!

By JEM

March 28, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

No items from the Tutankhamen discovery have been outside Egypt in 30 years, until this winter when the Antiquities commission allowed an exhibit in London. While not the entire collection that was on display in the 70’s, this is a great honor for Atlanta made possible, I’m sure, by the gracious return by Emory of the ‘unknown’ pharoah a couple of years ago.

By Lopez

March 28, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

Hopefully the exhibit will come to Atlanta. This sad City is starving for some culture.

By Mary Jefferson

March 28, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

Yes, our families and friends welcome this grand exhibition of King Tut 2, here in our great City, with our great Mayor, and our great People! Remember the beauty and excitement of Atlanta’s 1996 Summer Olympics?…Well, just imagine the thrill of this exhibit—“Oh what a feeling!…”

Thank you for the opportunity to comment.

By Jennifer Cheeley

March 28, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this

I saw the 1st King Tutin New Orleans& the exhibit was incredible.It would be Great to have the 2nd King Tut in Atlanta.. from all of the reviews I have read this 2nd Tut is nothing like the 1st…a good many of the pieces are not allowed out of the country but even if 1/3 of the exhibit comes to Atlanta it is well worth the time and effort to see it…Thanks Emory and Mayor Franklin.

By CobbGOPer

March 28, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this

I saw Tut’s artefacts in the Egyptian history museum in Cairo, truly astonishing and amazing. Also got to travel to Luxor and visit the actual tomb, where Tut’s body is still interred (they took all the valuable stuff out as well as the mummy, but that was later returned out of respect, or maybe fear of the curse…). Highly recommend it, though admittedly I was travelling over there before 9/11 so couldn’t be sure of the saftety now, but Egypt makes a great deal of money from tourism, so it’s generally pretty safe for foreigners.

By Paul Palmer

March 28, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this

I saw the Tut exhibit in San Francisco in the 70’s. It was definitely worth while; but, at the time they were saying that no venue in Atlanta was secure enough to house the exhibit. The Atlanta Civic Center was here, then. What happened?

By BPJ

March 28, 2008 7:40 PM | Link to this

The reason the exhibit is coming here now is the Carlos Museum, which has built a strong reputation over the last 20 years as a significant, scholarly museum in the antiquities field.

“this sad city is starving for some culture”?? Oh, please. Have you been to the Carlos? Seen any of the recent exhibits at the High, which is really starting to hit its stride with a smart mix of exhibits (currently) in photography, contemporary art, American Modern (O’Keefe), African Art, and antiquities from the Louvre. Go see a play, or two. Go hear one of the nation’s best orchestras.

By Claire

March 29, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this

So, what is the web site to check out?????? It wasn’t given. I would love to be able to come to Atlanta to see the exhibit, but due to the price of gas, it is out of the question. I have to admit though that I have a great interest in Ancient Egypt to include King Tut.

By BPJ

March 30, 2008 6:12 PM | Link to this

After the announcement is made, I’m sure there will be info on the Carlos Museum website, which is: text to be linked