5th Earl Of Carnarvon Collection
Lord Carnarvon (1866-1923) was a prominent figure in the exploration of ancient Egypt
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Lord Carnarvon (1866-1923) was a prominent figure in the exploration of ancient Egypt. He led the party that was invited to the unofficial opening of the Tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings. In a gelatin silver print, we see Lord Carnarvon alongside H. E. Abd El Aziz Yehieh Bey, Governor of Kena, Mohamed Fahmy Bey, Momour Markay, Luxor and Sheikh Ahmed Shaker, Judge of Luxor chatting on the terrace of Winter Palace Hotel in 1922. Another gelatin silver print captures Lord Carnarvon's first visit to the Valley of the Kings with his daughter Lady Evelyn Herbert and Howard Carter at the entrance to Tutankhamun's tomb. The excitement and anticipation are palpable as they stand before this historical marvel. In yet another photograph from that expedition, Lord Carnarvon is seen with Lady Evelyn Herbert and Howard Carter inside Tutankhamun's tomb itself. This image immortalizes their groundbreaking discovery and showcases their dedication to unraveling Egypt's rich history. A motor car carries Lord Carnarvon and his party through the Valley of Kings during his first visit in 1922. This snapshot highlights both their adventurous spirit and determination to uncover hidden treasures buried beneath these ancient sands. The lithograph "The Discovery Of Great Treasures Of Ancient Thebes" depicts scenes from Pharaohs' tombs found by Lord Carnarvon - a testament to his significant contributions towards unearthing Egypt's glorious past. Engravings showcase Lord Carnarvon as an esteemed member of various committees such as The Imperial Institute Committee. These engravings reflect his involvement in promoting cultural exchange between nations. A color lithograph portrays Lord Carnarvon himself - a distinguished gentleman who played an instrumental role in shedding light on Egypt's archaeological wonders. Even beyond archaeology, Lord Carnavon had interests elsewhere.