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An artistic representation - Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb
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An artistic representation - Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb
An artistic representation of the Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun by (on right) Archeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939) and his backer (on left) George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon (1866-1923), on 26 November, 1922. Date: 1922
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An artistic representation of the Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun: On the left stands George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon (1866-1923), the financial backer of the excavation, peering intently into a small hole in the wall of the tomb's antechamber. Howard Carter (1874-1939), the archaeologist leading the dig, is seen on the right, also looking into the hole with a sense of wonder and excitement. The iconic image, dated 1922, captures the moment of the historic find that would forever change the course of Egyptology. The tomb of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, was filled with countless treasures and hieroglyphic wall paintings, providing invaluable insights into ancient Egyptian culture. The discovery, which took place on November 26, 1922, was a major event of the 1920s and is still considered one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century. This artistic impression, while not to scale or entirely accurate, beautifully captures the sense of awe and discovery that surrounded the moment. Quote: "It was by the mercy of God that such a marvel came my way," Howard Carter said after the discovery." #Tutankhamun #HowardCarter #GeorgeHerbertCarnarvon #Egypt #Egyptology #Archaeology #Discovery #ValleyOfTheKings #Hieroglyphs #Hieroglyphics #Script #WallPaintings #1920s #20s #Twenties #Bowtie #WonderfulThings #Quote #Breached #Breach #ArtisticImpression #NotToScale #Inaccurate
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