Casino Player November 2022

DISCOVERING KING TUT’S TOMB IS NOW OPEN AT LUXOR HOTEL AND CASINO

G et ready to be transported to a flourishing ancient Egypt and discover one of the greatest archeological achievements that took place one hundred years ago this year. Imagine Exhi bitions is proud to present the new immersive exhibition, Discovering KingTut’sTomb, at Luxor Hotel and Casino in LasVegas,NV.The exhibi tion celebrates the 100th anniversary of renowned Egyptologist Howard Carter’s epic discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb—the most pre served of any pharaoh to date—and recounts the story of Carter’s find ing, shedding light on the rich world of ancient Egyptian civilization. Tom Zaller,president and CEO of Imagine Exhibitions, said:“This exhibition takes you on a journey of the discovery of KingTut’s tomb. I have been fortunate enough to travel to Egypt and it is a magical place. My hope with this exhibition is that we can, just for a moment, trans port guests to theValley of the Kings along the Nile River,and introduce them to one of the greatest archeological discoveries of all time.And what better place to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the discovery than at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.”

The immersive display begins with a passageway to the burial chamber, taking guests on a journey along the Nile River and unfolding with animations that illuminate the process of mummification and its significance to ancient Egyptian culture.Additional galleries trace the 100 years of KingTut and explore archeological practices today.Pods of virtual reality chairs enhance the visitor experience, allowing guests to take a deeper dive into the exploration of KingTut’s tomb. Discovering KingTut’s Tomb is located on theAtrium level of Luxor Hotel and Casino near the hotel’s existing exhibits and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Tiered pricing allows for visitors to have a leisurely walk-through experience onto an audio tour through the exhibit by Carter himself.Tickets start at $20 for children ages 4–12 and $30 for adults, excluding tax and fees.To purchase tickets or for more informa tion about Discovering King Tut’s Tomb, visit www.kingtutvegas.com and www.luxor.com.

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