What’s happening: “Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures” is at COSI through Sept. 4, recreating the burial site of the boy king exactly as it was discovered.
Why it matters: Columbus is the only U.S. city displaying the popular touring exhibit this year — 100 years since the tomb’s contents were unearthed.
Of note: The originals aren’t currently viewable even in Egypt, as construction wraps up on a Grand Egyptian Museum to house them.
Catch up quick: Pharaoh Tutankhamun ascended to the throne around 1332 B.C. at age 9. He died 10 years later, possibly from a leg injury or illness.
How it works: COSI’s 15,000-square-foot exhibit starts by recreating a treasury, coffin chamber and antechamber, supplemented by videos and a carry-along audio guide.
My take: The artifacts were breathtaking, like a history book come to life.
