Tutankhamun: The Story of Egyptology's Greatest Discovery

Ancient Egypt has been a source of fascination for many civilizations. For centuries, grave robbers and archaeologists have attempted to plunder the hidden treasures of the tombs of the Pharaohs; then, on November 26, 1922, Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamun. The world was entranced. Never before had a tomb been found in such a perfect condition, with all the richness of its contents still intact. The stories that have since grown up around the discovery…