Egypt Promotes New 100-Pound Banknote at COP27 Egypt promoted a new 100-pound banknote during the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27). Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 10, 2022
10 secrets of Tutankhamun’s tomb on the 100th anniversary of its discovery The discovery of the tomb had a huge impact on archeology Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2022
Who was Tutankhamun? New research on pharaoh’s jewellery to be presented Research suggests that some of the jewellery might have been taken by Howard Carter, a British archaeologist. Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2022
100th anniversary of King Tutankhamun's tomb discovery marked by new book Egyptologist Dr Bob Brier has written a new book marking the 100th anniversary of archaeologist Howard Carter and his team's discovery of the boy king's tomb in 1922 Daily Mirror · Nov 4, 2022
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… The Conversation · Nov 3, 2022
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. The Conversation · Nov 3, 2022
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. The Conversation · Nov 3, 2022
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. The Conversation · Nov 2, 2022
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 · Oct 27, 2022
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 · Oct 27, 2022
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. LiveScience · Oct 20, 2022
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 · Oct 10, 2022
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 · Sep 27, 2022
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 · Sep 26, 2022
Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2022 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
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 15, 2022 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 · Aug 15, 2022 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…
The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2022 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
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2022 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 · Jun 17, 2022 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 · Apr 6, 2022 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 · Mar 18, 2022 '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.