On This Day… The Tomb That Was Lost In The Desert!
Written by: George Chittenden : 14 Jun 2019
It was on this day, 26th November, back in 1922 when archaeologist Howard Carter and his partner Lord Carnarvon entered the tomb of Tutankhamen, which had been buried by the sands of Egypt for more than 3,000 years! Weeks earlier, on the 4th November, Carter had discovered steps leading to an ancient sealed doorway in the Valley of the Kings. When they finally broke through after several anxious weeks, they were thrilled to find it virtually intact, with its treasures untouched.
The men, who were accompanied by Lord Carnarvon’s daughter, Lady Evelyn Herbert, began exploring the four rooms of the tomb. It wasn’t until the 16th February though, when Howard Carter finally opened the door to the very last chamber. Inside lay a sarcophagus with three coffins nested inside one another.
The last was made of solid gold and contained the mummified body of Tutankhamen, pharaoh of the 18th dynasty. Among the treasures found in the tomb were golden shrines, statues, a chariot, jewellery and even weapons. Many believe it’s the greatest archaeological discovery of our time.
Search
By Era
To 5000 BCE 5000 - 2000 BCE 2000 BCE - 0 0 - 400 CE 400 - 800 CE 800 - 1100 CE 1100 - 1500 CE 1500 - 1700 CE 18th Century 19th Century 1900's 1910's 1920's 1930's 1940's 1950's 1960's 1970's 1980's 1990's 2000's 2010'sBy Topic
Royal British Roman North American Egyptian Nautical European Social WW1 Military Viking Asian African Australian South American Political Celebrity WW2 Religion
We promote history by...
offering free articles and videos, providing free history experiences for children in schools and on weekends. Next year we will be visiting hospitals and providing unforgettable experiences to children who really need it and give them a chance to forget their condition, their treatment and their reality.
Please join others who support our free projects by giving a small donation. We can only continue our great work with your help.
