RR7214B UK: THE TUTANKHAMUN EXHIBITION

(5 Apr 1972)
Graphic of Tutankhamun. Unpacking of solid gold
funeral mask in British Museum. Queen Elizabeth
opens exhibition. Queen visits exhibition. Various
artefacts on display. Interview with 97-year old Major
Alexander Wise who entered the tomb just after it was
opened, he describes what it was like. Cairo Museum,
with artefact (bed of divine cow) being wrapped.
Aswan High Dam opened by Egypt's President Sadat
with Soviet President Podgorny. Scenes of flooded
Temples of Philae. Queues outside British Museum.
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RR7214B UK: THE TUTANKHAMUN EXHIBITION
Colourful report on the 1972 exhibition on priceless
Egyptian artefacts from the tomb of King Tutankhamun
at The British Museum in London. Its aim is to raise
money for a UNESCO rescue operation of the famous
Temples of Philae, threatened by the waters of
Egypt's High Aswan Dam. Also shows the Philae
Temples themselves.
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[@yvonnegould1037]

An unforgettable experience in 1972-well worth queueing for 4 hours and actually allowed to touch that exquisite mask !!

[@Cool2BCeltic]

I was at the British Museum the other week. I had forgotten it was the 50th anniversary of this exhibition which I remember being extensively covered on Newsround and Blue Peter. Stone-cleaning has made a real difference to the British Museum.