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Egyptians

'Egyptian Enigma'
with
Howard Carter




Content

'Egyptian Enigma' features Howard Carter telling the true story of one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries of all time - the tomb of the 'Boy King', Tutankhamun. Listen spellbound as he takes children on a journey into a world of 'wonderful things' not seen for over three thousand years.
But even in the 21st century mystery still surrounds the Boy King's death. Did he die of natural causes or was he murdered?
An Egyptian 'whodunnit' for the whole class to solve.

Format
  • Introduction to Ancient Egypt and archaeology
  • Character-led storytelling session
  • Q/A session with Howard Carter
  • Murder mystery led by Steve



Extension

'Egyptian Enigma' can be extended with:
  •  Egyptian myths storytelling session, suitable for Yr 3 and above. Stories will include Isis and Osiris, The Treasure Thief, Thoth's Magic Book plus others.
  • Storytelling session plus short drama workshop using stories a inspiration.




'...You were exactly like Howard Carter and when you told us stories they were brilliant and I really felt as if I was back in time with the Egyptians.'
(Pupil, Lancaster House School, Weston-super-Mare)







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