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You are invited to The Golden Age Of Archaeology: Secrets Beneath The Sand Gala to celebrate the opening of a new long-term exhibition Iraq's Ancient Past: Rediscovering Ur's Royal Cemetery. The Gala is presented by The Women’s Committee and will be held in the Chinese Rotunda.

Guests are treated to a night of royal fun: feasting, amusements, dancing, an auction, and even the thrill of a real dig.

The exhibition tells the story of the 1920’s discovery and excavation of the Royal Cemetery at Ur in modern-day Iraq, rivaled only by the discovery of King Tut’s tomb. The rich inventories of gold that opened the world’s eyes to the fully glory of ancient Sumerian culture. Issues facing modern-day Iraq and the preservation of its culture are also featured.

For Gala Information and tickets contact (215) 898-9213 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

This event has been sponsored by Morgan, Lewis and Bockius, Wells Fargo Bank, and The Samuel Tabas Family Foundation to benefit the Penn Museum.