The original tomb of Khety II is now in ruins, but in a new exhibit at the Kohl Children`s Museum, young archeologists need go no farther than Wilmette to explore an Egyptian tomb.
”Nobles and common people saved their money to hire the best they could afford to decorate their tombs,” said David Kelly, co-designer of the exhibit, based on drawings made in in 1798. ”The incredible detail they used explains why ancient Egypt has fascinated people all over the world.”
Inside the tomb, children will discover an area Kelly described as a
”royal Egyptian sand box,” where they can discover scarabs, hieroglyphic tablets and other artifacts.
Kelly said he considers the exhibit a work-in-progress. ”We`ve learned so much about ancient Egypt, and I want to continue to transfer some of the ideas and beauty of that culture into fun for children.”
More Top Picks French Presses