From October 3, 2026, to May 2, 2027, the Palazzo Belloni in Bologna will host the exhibition “Tutankhamun: The Tomb, the Treasure, the Curse,” dedicated to the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. The exhibition arrives in the capital of Emilia-Romagna after stops in Florence, Naples, Padua, Turin, Genoa, and Cagliari, where, according to the organizers, it has been met with great acclaim from both the public and critics. The exhibition aims to trace the origins of the so-called “Boy Pharaoh” and the discovery of his tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter, considered one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.
The exhibition features over 100 reproductions of the main artifacts from the tomb’s treasure, certified directly by the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities in Cairo. The exhibition is also divided into thematic sections dedicated to mummification techniques and embalming practices in ancient Egypt.
Part of the exhibition is dedicated tovirtual re . Using a headset, visitors can virtually recreate the experience of the discovery, passing through the wall that concealed the treasure chamber and exploring Tutankhamun’s tomb, observing firsthand the “wonderful things” identified by Carter.
There are also special tours for families and children, featuring simplified captions and visual aids, as well as guided tours for schools led by qualified guides and designed to deepen students’ understanding of ancient Egyptian history and spark their curiosity. The exhibition is accompanied by set designs intended to enhance the immersive nature of the experience.
The exhibition’s opening will be marked on Saturday, October 3, by an event featuring archaeologist and Egyptologist Zahi Hawass. At 10 a.m., at the Centro San Domenico, located at Piazza San Domenico 13 in Bologna, Hawass will deliver a keynote lecture. Admission is free, subject to prior reservation. In the afternoon, starting at 3:00 p.m., the expert will be at Palazzo Belloni for a book signing of his new book, *The Man with the Hat*, which is also available at the exhibition’s bookshop.
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