"Can you see anything?" "Yes, wonderful things." These were the famous words spoken by Howard Carter in 1922 when he peered into the darkness of Tomb KV62. He had just discovered the only intact Pharaonic tomb in history—that of the Boy King, Tutankhamun. For a century, the world has been obsessed with King Tut. Is it the sheer amount of gold? Is it the mysterious "Curse of the Pharaohs"? Or is it the tragedy of a king who died so young?
At Mega Adventures, we help you piece together the puzzle. Here is how you can follow the footsteps of the Golden King during your holiday.
1. The Legend of the Curse Shortly after opening the tomb, the financial backer of the expedition, Lord Carnarvon, died from an infected mosquito bite. The lights in Cairo went out, and rumors spread like wildfire: “Death shall come on swift wings to him who disturbs the peace of the King.”
The Reality: While science explains the deaths logically, the legend adds a thrilling layer of mystery. Standing in front of his tomb, you can’t help but feel the weight of that ancient warning.
2. The Treasure: See it in Cairo To see the “wonderful things” Carter spoke of, you must visit the Egyptian Museum on our [Cairo Day Trip].
The Golden Mask: This is the most famous object in the world. 11 kilograms of solid gold, beaten into a perfect portrait of the young king. Staring into his eyes is mesmerizing.
The Coffins: You will see the nesting coffins of gold that protected his body for 3,000 years. The craftsmanship is impossible to replicate even with modern technology.
3. The Body: See him in Luxor While his treasures are in Cairo, the King himself never left home. On our [Luxor Day Trip], you can enter his original tomb (KV62) in the Valley of the Kings.
The Mummy: Tutankhamun’s mummy still lies there, protected in a climate-controlled glass case. He is small, fragile, and blackened by time, but being in the same room as the most famous Pharaoh in history is a spine-tingling experience.
The Walls: Unlike other tombs, only the burial chamber is decorated, painted with scenes of his funeral procession and his journey to the afterlife.
Conclusion Tutankhamun is the superstar of Ancient Egypt. To truly understand his story, you need to see both his wealth (Cairo) and his resting place (Luxor). Don’t miss the legend. Book your trips to [Cairo] and [Luxor] today.
