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Why Tutankhamun’s curse continues to fascinate, 100 years after his discovery

The discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 was a monumental event for archaeology. It was the first largely intact ancient Egyptian royal tomb to be found and hence provided major insights into the burial practices of royalty. It also gave a glimpse of what other undiscovered, lost or robbed tombs…

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How Tutankhamun became a popular spirit at seances in the 1920s

It has been 100 years since the discovery of the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, the boy king who ruled in the 14th century BC. Tutankhamun’s tomb was discovered in November 1922 by a team of predominantly Egyptian excavators led by the British archaeologist Howard Carter.

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Five things science has told us about the mummy of Tutankhamun

One hundred years ago, our understanding of ancient Egypt changed forever when the tomb of King Tutankhamun was found on November 4, 1922 in the Valley of Kings. Born around 1305BC, Tutankhamun only ruled Egypt for about ten years. Yet his tomb was furnished with never-before-seen riches.

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More than a story of treasures: revisiting Tutankhamun's tomb 100 years after its discovery

On November 4 1922, a young Egyptian “water boy” on an archaeological dig is said to have accidentally stumbled on a stone that turned out to be the top of a flight of steps cut into the limestone bedrock.

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King Tut and his treasures come alive for a high-def age

A new exhibit celebrating King Tut is about to land in several cities with a very modern twist, taking a digital look at the boy king for the Instagram age

The Independent UK

Downton Abbey’s real-life owner reflects on the Queen’s intimate burial at St George’s Chapel

Lady Carnarvon was one of the select people to attend the committal and burial service

The Independent UK

King Tutankhamun: Life, death and mummy of ancient Egypt's boy pharaoh

Tutankhamun, also known as King Tut, was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh whose lavish tomb became world-famous upon its discovery in 1922.

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Ancient Egypt unleashed: how the gods, pharaohs, monsters and murderers shattered their silence

As a new show at the British Museum celebrates the monumental discovery that blew a 3,000-year-old mystery apart, our writer finds magic and malice on a code-cracking ride into antiquity

The Guardian - UK

Archaeologists think they've finally found long-lost tomb of Egypt ruler Queen Nefertiti

Egyptologists believe they have finally found the long-lost tomb of ancient Egyptian ruler Queen Nefertiti who ruled the empire between 353BC and 1336BC - but has never been found

Daily Mirror

Tutankhamun’s burial chamber may contain door to Nefertiti’s tomb

Hidden hieroglyphics could suggest the king is buried within a much larger structure housing the Egyptian queen

The Guardian - UK

Why 2022 is perfect for an extraordinary cruise down the Nile

What better way to mark the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun than with a luxury cruise — from Aswan to Luxor. Melissa Twigg sets sail

Evening Standard

Tutankhamun: Egyptians Bid to Reclaim their History

It's one of the 20th century's most iconic photos: British archaeologist Howard Carter inspecting the sarcophagus of Tutankhamun in 1922 as an Egyptian member of his team crouches nearby shrouded in shadow. It is also an apt metaphor for two centuries of Egyptology, flush with tales of brilliant foreign explorers…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Howard Carter Stole Tutankhamun’s Treasure, New Evidence Suggests

Howard Carter, the archaeologist who discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, was long suspected by Egyptians of having helped himself to treasures before the vault was officially opened. But while rumors have swirled for generations, proof has been hard to come by. Now an accusation that Carter handled property “undoubtedly stolen…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Archeologist who discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb may have stolen treasure, new evidence suggests

Howard Carter discovered the tomb in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings in 1922

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Howard Carter stole Tutankhamun’s treasure, new evidence suggests

100 years after the discovery of the tomb of the boy king, a previously unpublished letter backs up long-held suspicions

Daily Mirror

Take a shine to golden wonders from around the world with glistening temples and masks

Gold has been a desirable precious metal for thousands of years thanks to its relative rarity, sheer lustrous beauty and malleability. From temples to souks via prospectors' strikes, the chemical element with the symbol Au offers some spectacular sights for tourists

Daily Mirror

Dad creates life-size sarcophagus to help son with school project on ancient Egypt

Richard Briggs's son Alexander studied the sarcophagus of Tutankhamun. His dad then Richard crafted a replica out of foamboard, polystyrene and papier-mache – all for £250

Daily Record

'Amazing archaeological discovery' in Greenock leaves Scots in stitches

"Breathtaking" footage of a Tutankhamun mask being pulled from rubble in Greenock was shared widely following a post by a local historian.

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