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Lost Egypt

Lost Egypt:  Ancient Secrets, Modern Science

Exhibit is currently in development. Content subject to change.

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Use satellite images to find archaeological sites across Egypt.   Zoom in on The Giza Plateau, The Dakhleh Oasis, or the Valley of the Kings to find out what secrets lie beneath.  Try your archaeology skills at the field site and tomb to see what it’s like to uncover, excavate, and preserve ancient art and artifacts.

Uncovering an object is just the beginning of the story.  Piece together a crumbling wall of Egyptian art and hieroglyphics to unlock messages left behind by this ancient civilization.  Discover the mysteries of mummification hidden inside a full scale replica of an Egyptian tomb.  Reveal what’s inside a sealed coffin using remote sensing equipment.

Learn what objects the Egyptians took with them into the afterlife and why.  Explore animal mummies to understand their importance in the ancient Egyptian culture.  Find out what sorts of animals were kept as pets and why some animals were considered sacred.


Exhibition Tour - North America
* Coming Summer 2009!
* 3 month venues available
* Call 614.629.3179 for pricing
Requirements
* 5,000-6,000 square feet
* 15 foot ceiling height
* Environmental and lighting control







Included with Exhibition Rental

  • Marketing kit including communication concept, press photos, and b-roll video
  • Education materials
  • Technical installation supervision and ongoing maintenance support
  • Program templates
  • Artifact installation team


Exhibit Rental and Tour Questions?

John Shaw
Director of Exhibit Operations
614.629.3179
jshaw@mail.cosi.org

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Concept Sketches

Mummy Site
Field Site
162K - JPG

Mummy Table
Mapping Table
90K - JPG

Mummy Tomb
Egyptian Tomb
114K - JPG

Mummy Tent
Laboratory
157K - JPG

Mummy Tent
Remote Sensing
79K - JPG