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Howard Carter Found Tutankhamun's Tomb Entrance on This Day
Original: British archaeologist Howard Carter and his men found the entrance to Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings OTD
On this day in 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter and his team discovered the entrance to Tutankhamun's tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, near Luxor. The find, one of the most famous in archaeology, revealed a nearly intact royal burial and sparked worldwide fascination with ancient Egypt that continues to draw travellers and historians to Luxor today.
Why now: The anniversary of the 1922 discovery prompts history enthusiasts to share the story each year.
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- British archaeologist Howard Carter and his men found the entrance to Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings OTD in 1922 https:// cromwell-intl.com/travel/egypt /luxor.html?s=mb # archaeology # travel # history · bobthetraveler@mastodon.world · 3
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