Unicaja Foundation Publishes a Book on the Impact of the Discovery of Tutankhamon's Tomb in Spain

The Eduardo Ocón Hall, part of the Unicaja María Cristina Foundation Hall in Málaga, will host the presentation of 'The Impact in Spain of the Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb' on Wednesday, May 7th at 7:00 PM, a study written by Elías de Mateo and published by the Unicaja Foundation.

This publication addresses the impact that the famous archaeological discovery had on Spain, tracing aspects of Spanish life it influenced. The work includes everything from the sensationalist spread of the supposed pharaoh's curse, which claims that most people connected to the discovery died early and mysteriously, to the extensive photographic and article dissemination in Spanish magazines. The book also covers the conferences, screenings, and publications that took place in our country on this topic, as well as organized tourist trips to visit the tomb. Furthermore, the publication analyzes the influence of the archaeological discovery on literature, theater, cinema, women's fashion, furniture and jewelry design, and graphic humor.

Elías de Mateo holds a degree in Geography and History and a PhD in Contemporary History. Over the past four decades, he has balanced his teaching work with research and dissemination activities on popular religiosity and Holy Week. He is the author of seventy books and more than a hundred articles, presentations, and communications at scientific and educational conferences. He has organized numerous conference cycles.

He has also ventured into the field of Art History, curating significant exhibitions. He has been a member of the Diocesan Commission for Artistic Heritage and, for several years, served as the director of the Málaga Municipal Heritage Museum. Since its inception in 2010, he has been the director of the Revello de Toro Museum. In 2011, he was elected a member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Telmo, where he currently serves as vice president. He is also a corresponding academic at the Royal Academy of Sciences, Fine Letters, and Noble Arts of Córdoba.