b'Pharaoh of the Sun: A Centennial Celebration: Jewels of the PharaohsKing Akhenaten, The Discovery of December 2, 2 p.m.Amarna & Monotheismthe Tomb of Tutankhamun (Bradford movie theater) October 7, 2 p.m. November 4, 2 p.m.Long before there was Tiffany Blue,(Bradford movie theater) (Ashcroft movie theater) those from all walks of life appreciatedSeptembers look at Nefertiti is a good basisThe very day of this lecture marks the the beauty of precious metals/minerals. for delving into King Amenhotep IV who,100 thanniversary of one of the greatestParticularly the affluent. So, its no surprise in the seventh year of his reign, changedarchaeological discoveries of all timethat things werent any different in ancient his name to Akhenaten (Aten) and declaredThe Tomb of Tutankhamun (King Tut) byEgypt. Those who attended the November that Egyptians would abandon the English archaeologist Howard Carter. lecture focusing on King Tuts tomb can traditional worship of a pantheon of godsHidden in the famed Valley of the Kings forattest the collection of gold artifacts and and goddesses. The new, single deity . 3,000 years, it took Carters team 10 yearsprecious stones uncovered was, indeed, the Aten, symbolized by the sun. As a to record, photograph and empty the tomb.magnificent. But what was the source of result, temples closed, priests were Well recount the events leading up to theall the gold and gemstones? In this last displaced, even traditional art forms werediscovery and gawk at the amazing array class, well explore the world of ancient radically reinterpreted as the worlds firstof gold artifacts (yes, including the mask),Egyptian jewelry. Well visit tomb sites and monotheistic religion took hold. But did it?precious stones and beautifully carvedquarries. And in the process, well uncover And how did the Kings son Tutankhamunwooden objects. Many of these items holdEgypts gold vein. Hint: it flows north. react? Its an intriguing look at the one andmore than meets the eye. Join us as weonly Pharaoh of the Sun.descend the staircase into King Tuts tomb and behold everywhere the glint of gold.53'