Carter Discovers the Tomb of Tutankhamen

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Article abstract: Carter’s discovery of the relatively unspoiled tomb of a pharaoh provided an unprecedented glimpse into the splendor of ancient Egypt.

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Howard Carter began his Egyptological career as a draftsman for the Egypt Exploration Fund. In 1899, he was appointed inspector-in-chief of the monuments of Upper Egypt and Nubia by the Egyptian government. During his three-year tenure, Carter supervised a number of major restoration projects, including work in the Valley of the Kings, a rich but improperly explored area of royal tombs...

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