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The Discovery of the Golden Pharaoh

The discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 by Howard Carter is one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century.

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Jul 05, 2024
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On November 4, 1922, the long search by Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings culminated in a momentous discovery: the tomb of Tutankhamun. This finding not only ended the quest for the elusive pharaoh but also unleashed a global wave of fascination as images of the stunning treasures spread. As one of the most significant arch…

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