Howard Carter Collection

View of the antechamber of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. The tomb of the 18th Dynasty Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun (ruled 1333-1323 BC)

English archeologist Howard Carter and Arthur Mace at the entrance of Toutankhamon's grave in the Kings valley in
1749464 English archeologist Howard Carter and Arthur Mace at the entrance of Toutankhamon's grave in the Kings valley in Thebes in Egypt (door of the interior room of the grave)

Arthur Pecky, Callender and Howard Carter protect one of the parts of the treasure decouvert in the tomb of
1749627 Arthur Pecky, Callender and Howard Carter protect one of the parts of the treasure decouvert in the tomb of Toutankhamon in Egypt in November 1922; (add.info.: Arthur Pecky)

Arthur Pecky, Callender et Howard Carter in the tumb of Tutankhamon in Egypt in november 1922 (photo Harry Burton)
1749476 Arthur Pecky, Callender et Howard Carter in the tumb of Tutankhamon in Egypt in november 1922 (photo Harry Burton); (add.info.: Arthur Pecky)

The British Egyptologist Howard Carter discusses with two Egyptian representatives the excavations of the tomb of
1741747 The British Egyptologist Howard Carter discusses with two Egyptian representatives the excavations of the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt

George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon, english financier, his daughter Lady Evelyn Herbert
1749577 George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon, english financier, his daughter Lady Evelyn Herbert and the archeologist Howard Carter to the enter to the tomb of Toutankhamen in Egypt in november

In 1922 Sir Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby and his wife visit the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon with the mecene
1742448 In 1922 Sir Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby and his wife visit the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon with the mecene Lord Carnarvon whose financings allowed has Howard Carter to discover

Discovery of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings (Egypt) : Howard Carter
1749425 Discovery of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings (Egypt) : Howard Carter, Arthur Callender and egyptian workers removing the wall between the Antechamber

Discovery of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings (Egypt)
1741921 Discovery of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings (Egypt) : Howard Carter and Arthur Callender in the antechamber at doorway of sepulchral hall

The British Egyptologist Callender with the financier Lord Carnarvon and the archeologist Howard Carter on the site of
1749590 The British Egyptologist Callender with the financier Lord Carnarvon and the archeologist Howard Carter on the site of the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon in the Valley of the Kings

Discovery of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings (Egypt)
1750606 Discovery of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings (Egypt) : Howard Carter carries with an egyptian worker's help a statue composing the treasure; (add.info)

(l-r) Arthur Mace, Richard Bethell, egyptolgist Arthur Callender, Lady Evelyn Herbert, Howard Carter
1742757 (l-r) Arthur Mace, Richard Bethell, egyptolgist Arthur Callender, Lady Evelyn Herbert, Howard Carter, George Herbert 5th Lord Carnarvon, Alfred Lucas

The Egyptologist Howard Carter (right) with his sponsor Lord Carnarvon visiting the excavations of the tomb of
1742758 The Egyptologist Howard Carter (right) with his sponsor Lord Carnarvon visiting the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon in Thebes in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt during the winter

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Howard Carter, 1930s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Howard Carter, 1930s, (2023). British archaeologist and egyptologist (1874-1939) who discovered the intact tomb of the 18th Dynasty Pharaoh Tutankhamun in November 1922

Howard Carter (left) and Lord Carnarvon break through into the inner tomb, 1923. Creator: Burton, Harry (1879-1940)
Howard Carter (left) and Lord Carnarvon break through into the inner tomb, 1923. Found in the collection of the The Griffith Institute

Howard Carter with Coffin of Tutankhamun, 1925. Creator: Burton, Harry (1879-1940)
Howard Carter with Coffin of Tutankhamun, 1925. Found in the collection of the The Griffith Institute

Howard Carter, discoverer of Tutankhamun's tomb, 1925. Creator: Photo studio Meurisse
Howard Carter, discoverer of Tutankhamun's tomb, 1925. Private Collection

Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon with Coffin of Tutankhamun. Creator: Anonymous
Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon with Coffin of Tutankhamun. Private Collection

Portrait of Howard Carter (1874-1939), ca 1924-1925. Creator: Carter, William (1863-1939)
Portrait of Howard Carter (1874-1939), ca 1924-1925. Private Collection

The Temple of Hatshepsut, 1899. Creator: Carter, Howard (1874-1939)
The Temple of Hatshepsut, 1899. Private Collection

The Valley of the Kings, 1914. Creator: Carter, Howard (1874-1939)
The Valley of the Kings, 1914. Private Collection

Discovery of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings (Egypt)
1750605 Discovery of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings (Egypt) : Howard Carter looking through the doors of the second shrine, january 4, 1924

Discovery of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings (Egypt) : in burial chamber
1742035 Discovery of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings (Egypt) : in burial chamber, Howard Carter working on the lid of the second coffin, october 1925

Discovery of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings (Egypt) : here on february 16
1761646 Discovery of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings (Egypt) : here on february 16, 1923 : Howard Carter and his assistant Arthur Mace

Discovery of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings (Egypt) : here in burial chamber
1761644 Discovery of the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings (Egypt) : here in burial chamber, Howard Carter

CM34 0084 Explaining the finds so far
Explaining the finds so far, The Revival Drivers Club commemorate 100 years from the discovery of King Tutankhamun by Howard Carter, Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester, West Sussex

CM34 0082 Anubis statue
Anubis statue, The Revival Drivers Club commemorate 100 years from the discovery of King Tutankhamun by Howard Carter, Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester, West Sussex, England

CM34 0081 Archaeologist at work
Archaeologist at work, The Revival Drivers Club commemorate 100 years from the discovery of King Tutankhamun by Howard Carter, Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester, West Sussex

The discovery of the sarcophagus, still intact, of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Ill. d A
GIA4765648 The discovery of the sarcophagus, still intact, of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Ill. d A. Beltrame. " La Domenica del Corriere". 24/02/1924

The discovery of great treasures of ancient Thebes in the tomb of a Pharaoh (colour litho)
2809166 The discovery of great treasures of ancient Thebes in the tomb of a Pharaoh (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gold portrait mask from the mummy of Tutankhamun, discovered in the Pharaohs tomb by Howard Carter in 1922
5996611 Gold portrait mask from the mummy of Tutankhamun, discovered in the Pharaohs tomb by Howard Carter in 1922 (colour litho) by English School

The wonderful discovery of Luxor (colour litho)
2809181 The wonderful discovery of Luxor (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luxors wonderful discovery)

The Golden Throne of King Tutankhamen (gold)
5672073 The Golden Throne of King Tutankhamen (gold) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: The Golden Throne of King Tutankhamen)

The discovery of the sarcophagus, still intact, of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Ill. of A. Beltrame
2809278 The discovery of the sarcophagus, still intact, of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Ill. of A. Beltrame. " Courier Sunday". 24/02/1924

The Second Stage of the Entry into the Sealed Chamber Showing the Only Intact Shrine of a
ILN120776 The Second Stage of the Entry into the Sealed Chamber Showing the Only Intact Shrine of a Pharaoh Ever Found, from The Illustrated London News

Tomb of King Tut-Ankh-Amen, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Tomb of King Tut-Ankh-Amen, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, c1930s. Tomb of Tutankhamun, pharaoh of the 18th dynasty during the New Kingdom of Egyptian history was excavated by British archaeologist

Removal of the gilt shrine from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922-1923. Archaeologist Howard Carter walks alongside the bearers

Unofficial opening of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Artist
Lord Carnavon (1866-1923) leading the party invited to the unofficial opening of the tomb. A keen egyptologist, Carnarvon was archaeologist Howard Carters financial backer in his excavations in

Removing a chariot wheel from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in the Valley of the Kings in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter

Crowd outside Tutankhamuns tomb, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Artist: Harry Burton
Crowd of interested spectators waiting outside Tutankhamuns tomb, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939)

Lord Carnavons first visit to the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922
Lord Carnavons first visit to the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1923. Lord Carnavon (1866-1923) and a party in a motor car. Carnarvon was archaeologist Howard Carters financial backer in his

A party going down the steps to the tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1923. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939)

Opening of the inner chamber of Tutankhamuns tomb, Egypt, 18th February 1923. Artist
Opening of the inner chamber of Tutankhamuns tomb, Egypt, 18th February 1923. Distinguished visitors taking refreshments near the tomb in the Valley of the Kings

The unofficial opening of the inner chamber of the tomb of Tutankhamun, Egypt, 1922. Dr A Gardiner and Professor Breasted

Lord Carnarvon with Egyptian officials, Luxor, Egypt, 1922. Artist: Harry Burton
Lord Carnarvon with Egyptian officials, Luxor, Egypt, 1922. Chatting on the terrace of the Winter Palace Hotel. Left to right: Abd El Aziz Yahieh Bey

View of the antechamber of the Tomb of Tutankhamun looking west, Vally of the Kings
Antechamber of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, November 1922. View of the antechamber looking west. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard

Distinguished visitors to the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1923. The Queen of the Belgians (centre, leading)

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Howard Carter: Unearthing the Treasures of Tutankhamun's Tomb Step back in time to 1922, as we delve into the captivating story and his groundbreaking discovery in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. With each passing moment, history was being rewritten, and ancient secrets were unveiled. In awe-inspiring images captured by Harry Burton, we catch a glimpse of Carter's unwavering determination. Standing before the doors of the second shrine on that fateful day in January 1924, he peered through with anticipation. Little did he know that behind those doors lay one of the most extraordinary treasures ever found. Months later, inside the burial chamber itself, Carter meticulously worked on removing layers upon layers from Tutankhamun's coffin lid. His expertise and dedication shone through as he delicately revealed what lay beneath – a sight that had been hidden for centuries. Accompanied by his trusted assistant Arthur Mace, Carter tirelessly explored every nook and cranny within this sacred space. Together with Egyptian workers by their side, they carefully removed roof sections from shrines and shared moments filled with excitement and wonderment. As word spread about their incredible findings so far, archaeologists gathered around to listen intently as Carter explained each intricate detail. The discoveries were nothing short of remarkable – an Anubis statue standing tall among other priceless artifacts showcased just how rich this tomb truly was. Among these treasures stood out a golden portrait mask adorning Tutankhamun's mummy. This breathtaking piece became an iconic symbol not only for its beauty but also for its historical significance – forever etching Howard Carter's name into archaeological lore. The world marveled at Luxor's wonderful discovery; it was like stepping into a time capsule where ancient Egypt came alive once more. Color lithographs vividly depicted scenes from this monumental excavation – showcasing grandeur beyond imagination while reminding us all of the rich tapestry of human history.