Lectures with Road Scholar: King Tut’s Secrets - Uncovering New Clues Through Technology

A hundred years after one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries in history, are there still more secrets to uncover about the life and death of Pharaoh Tutankhamun? Join ancient civilization expert and National Geographic photographer Kenneth Garrett as he explores the cutting-edge technology that continues to reveal new insights into King Tut’s world. From CT scans of Tut’s mummy to DNA studies of his family tree and ground-penetrating radar used to examine his burial chamber, you’ll discover how modern advancements are reshaping our understanding of ancient Egypt.

A viewing of the online lecture will be held in the Event Center at Abbot Public Library, followed by a discussion session.

Registration is required and limited to 35. Please register at tinyurl.com/RS-King-Tut. Can't attend in person? Please register for the program or join the Wait List. Everyone who is registered will be sent the recording.

Kenneth Garrett is a photographer specializing in the origin of civilization. He grew up in a world of photographers and spent his childhood traveling in Alaska, Canada, Mexico, and the continental United States. He knew from an early age that he wanted to be a photographer. After 46 years of working in photography for National Geographic on all seven continents, Garrett has honed his story-telling abilities while embracing the new possibilities that digital photography has enabled. Egypt is one of his main specialties.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of Abbot Public Library.