Name: Salima Ikram - Exploring the Mysteries of Royal Embalming: The KV63 Deposit
Start: 2024-11-21T19:00:00-07:00
Location: 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO, United States, Colorado 80205

Salima Ikram - Exploring the Mysteries of Royal Embalming: The KV63 Deposit

Thursday
November 21, 2024
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science welcomes Dr. Salima Ikram for an evening of discovery, wonder, and exploration as we dive into her incredible work in the Valley of the Kings.
King Tutankhamun’s spectacular tomb, KV62, was found in the Valley of the Kings in 1922, after which the Valley was deemed to be ‘dry’. However - in 2006, KV63 was discovered just a stone’s throw away from the tomb of Tutankhamun. Dr. Ikram’s presentation will delve into the coffins and jars that were unearthed in this previously undiscovered tomb and try to reconstruct the role of each artifact in the elaborate embalming and mummification rituals of these ancient kings.
Dr. Salima Ikram brings history to life as an Egyptologist and Distinguished University Professor at the American University in Cairo. With a bright sense of humor and innate talent for storytelling, her work connects the wonders of the ancient world with contemporary audiences – she has appeared on numerous documentary series for PBS, Discovery Channel, History Channel, Netflix, and the BBC.

We are honored to welcome Dr. Salima Ikram to the Museum for this exclusive presentation, and we can’t wait to see you there!