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Article: Unearthing Tutankhamen's tomb; RETROSPECTIVE WALES - ARCHAEOLOGY: Since its discovery in 1922 the myths of the famous mummy are still potent.(Features)
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- Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)
- Article date:
- October 30, 2001
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Byline: RHODRI EVANS
IT is almost 80 years since a discovery was made which fascinated the entire world.
On November 4, 1922 British Egyptologist Howard Carter made what has become probably the most famous find in the history of archaeology.
Carter, whose work was funded by George Herbert, the 5th Lord Caernarvon, was excavating in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor when, at around 10am, his team uncovered the first signs of an entrance to a tomb.
Carter had previously uncovered other royal tombs, including those of pharaoh Thutmose IV and ...