🎧 Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh in London with Dr Tarek Al Awady
Ancient • 28m
Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered by Howard Carter almost 100 years ago, and a major new exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery takes a look at some of the treasures taken from his tomb, many of which are on tour for the first time. Dan gets Dr Tarek Al Awady to take him around the exhibition, discussing Tutankhamun's life and his legacy.
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