More of the treasures of King Tutankhamun, the most well-known of famous Egyptian pharaohs will be on display at the Egyptian Museum in downtown Cairo Sunday 10/06/2007.

The Museum curator, Wafaa Al-Sediq, said the treasures will be shown on section 44 of the museum.

She said a gallery will be held for three months at the museum to show pictures of the tomb of the king when it was discovered back in 1922.

Since his tomb was first discovered, the life of King Tut has continued to mystify and enthral both historians and amateurs alike.

Egyptian museum starts showing more of King Tut's treasures Sunday,

Egypt State Information Service, Egypt, June 10, 2007.

Protecting Egyptian treasures from tomb theft and retrieving what has been smuggled out of the country is no mean feat. It is a long process that requires patience, persistence and a strong belief in the priceless value of Egyptian antiquities.

Whether they are made of gold, alabaster, black granite, or even traditional sandstone, the tombs of the pharaohs are not merely a collage of rare stones, but represent a whole civilization.

Zahi Hawass, the secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA), told The Daily Star Egypt that documenting antiquities all over Egypt should be the first step to avoid such thefts.

“Why are antiquities stolen? Because our home is not organized. If you want to protect your home from theft, don’t leave the door open. You have to close the door and arrange your home first,” said Hawass...

Egyptian antiquities: theft, retrieval and protection, Ethar Shalaby, Daily Star, Egypt, June 08, 2007.