Tut's tombIn 1922, Howard Carter excavated a further 11 steps and exposed a large part of a plastered and sealed doorway to Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, Egypt. (The first step had been discovered by a labourer the previous day). At the time, Carter recognized seal-impressions suggesting that the tomb belonged to somebody of high standing but did not yet know that it was occupied by Tutankhamun. Carter cabled to Lord Carnarvon (then in England) the following message: "At last have made wonderful discovery in Valley a magnificent tomb with seals intact recovered same for your arrival congratulations." The tomb entrance was refilled, to be uncovered fully on 23-24 Nov 1922, after the arrival of Lord Carnarvon. |
