Tutankhamun's Tomb - Museum and Replica at the Luxor Las Vegas Hotel

The discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun captured world attention in 1922. You may not be able to get to Egypt, but you can see a replica of the tomb and reproductions of many of the beautiful objects in the Tomb and Museum of King Tutankhamun at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum. This is one of only two replicas produced with the authority of the Cairo Museum. Replica's of many of the original objects from Tut's Tomb, such as the coffin and the furniture that Tutankhamun used during his life are in the exhibit. More about the move of Tut's Tomb to the Natural History Museum.

On November 26, 1922, Howard Carter looked through a small opening that had been chipped in a 3000 year old wall and saw the glittering chaos of the ante room of the Tomb of Tutankhamun.

"Can you see anything,?"asked Lord Carnarvon.

"Yes, wonderful things," replied Carter.

The Tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt is empty now except for the inner coffin and body of the famous Pharaoh. He alone remains, of all the Pharaohs of Egypt, in the Valley of the Kings. That is, if there are no intact tombs to be discovered.

Right: The objects that Carter saw when he looked into the antechamber of the Tomb of Tutankhamun.

Most of the "wonderful things" are in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. You can see beautiful reproductions of many of the most important objects at the Tomb and Museum of King Tutankhamun at the Luxor Las Vegas Hotel.

Above: Reproduction of one of the life-sized sentinels found in the antechamber of the tomb.

Right: Reproduction of one of the three golden coffins that were nested together around the King's mummy.

The size of the tomb is surprising. It was very small compared to the other tombs of the Pharaohs. Its decoration is colorful but not extensive. It was prepared in great haste, using a tomb that had been cut for a noble at the court, not a Pharaoh.

Map of the Tomb of Tunakahmun in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt.

But its contents were "fit for a King."

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King Tut moves from Luxor Hotel to Las Vegas Natural History Museum
The beautiful replica of the Tutankhamun tomb and many of the items that accompanied the boy king in his burial has been moved from the Luxor Hotel to the Las Vegas Natural History Museum. The Luxor Hotel has dismantled the Tutankhamun Tomb Replica and the Engelstad Family of Las Vegas has ensured that it remains in Las Vegas.
You can easily take a taxi from anywhere in Las Vegas to the museum and enjoy the beauty of this unique exhibit. This is a great side trip while visiting Las Vegas.

o The Antechamber. The Valley of the Kings tomb contained he Sentinels, the animal beds, model of Tutankhamun, various chests, and thrones.

h The Burial Chamber. Valley of the Kings Tomb contained the red sandstone sarchophgus, coffins and nested shrines of Tutankhamun's burial.

c The Treasury Room. The Valley of the Kings Tomb contained the golden canopic shrine, the alabaster canopic chest, the annubis statue, various chests, the cartouche chest, and the golden cow head. Also two small coffins with the mummies of infants were found.

s The Annex. The Valley of the Kings Tomb contained oils, ungent jars, baskets, ushabti, royal beds and chairs, dried foods, staffs, chests and the King's Game Chest.