Howard Carter Collection (#2)

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)

Closing the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings Artist: Harry Burton
Closing the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, February 1923, The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939)

Sifting the dust from the floor of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Sir Charles Cust (in soft hat), the Kings Equerry, with Mr Callender

Removing a tray of chariot parts from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939)

Archaeologists working at the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Moving the centre portion of one of the beds or couches from the tomb

Visitors to the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1923. Left to right: Lady Beauchamp, Sir Edward Beauchamp and Mr BC Beauchamp

Closing the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, February 1923 Artist
Closing the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, February 1923, The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939)

Outside the tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Artist: Harry Burton
Outside the tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Lord Carnavon (1866-1923), his daughter Lady Evelyn Herbert

A chariot being removed from Tutankhamuns tomb, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1920s
The body of a gilt chariot being removed from Tutankhamuns tomb, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1920s. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in the Valley of the Kings in 1922 by British archaeologist

Tutankhamuns tomb, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, November, 1922. Artist: Harry Burton
Tutankhamuns tomb, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, November, 1922. View of the antechamber of the tomb looking south. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter

Mannequin or bust of Tutankhamun being carried from his tomb, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in the Valley of the Kings in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard

Howard Carter, British archaeologist, in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Artist
Howard Carter, British archaeologist, in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Carter (1873-1939) and a colleague beside a partially demolished wall of one of the tombs

Head of the Ancient Egyptian Queen Makare Hatshepsut, (c early 20th century). Artist
Head of the Ancient Egyptian Queen Makare Hatshepsut, (c early 20th century). Hatshepsut reigned Egypt between 1479 and 1458 BC. British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered her tomb in 1899

Howard Carter and a colleague excavating a tomb in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Artist: Harry Burton
Howard Carter and a colleague excavating a tomb in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Carter famously discovered the intact tomb of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun in 1922

Golden shrine in the antechamber of Tutankhamuns tomb, Egypt, 1933-1934. Embossed with scenes representing incidents in the lives of the departed Pharaoh and his queen

One of the twin supports of a ceremonial couch found in Tutankhamuns tomb, Egypt, 1933-1934. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939)

The first glimpse of Tutankhamuns tomb, Egypt, 1933-1934. The sight that met the eyes of Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter when they broke down the sealed doorway which divided the ante-chamber of

Hole made by robbers to gain admission to Tutankhamuns tomb, Egypt, 1933-1934. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939)

Wooden statue of Tutankhamun, Egypt, 1933-1934. Statue of Tutankhamun, one of two that stood outside the sealed up entrance to his sepulchral chamber

Position of the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of Kings, Egypt, 1933-1934. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939)

Alabaster vases, Tutankhamuns tomb, Egypt, 1933-1934. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939)

Painted clothes chest, which lies at the foot of Tutankhamens statue, Egypt, 1933-1934. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939)

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

Thutmose I. Third pharaoh of 18th Egyptian dynasty. After a work by archeologist Howard Carter, used in the book The Tomb of Hatshopsitu by Theodore M. Davis, published in London, 1906; Illustration

Senseneb, mother of Pharaoh Thutmose I of the early New Kingdom. After a copy by archaeologist Howard Carter of a painted relief from Deir el-Bahri

Howard Carter at the entrance to Tutankhamuns tomb, Luxor, Egypt, 1922-1923. The discovery of Tutankhamuns tomb in the Valley of the Kings in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter (1874-1939)

Camels landscape late 19th-mid-20th century
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Egypt, Howard Carter enters burial chamber at Tutankhamens tomb, illustration
Archaeology. Egypt. Howard Carter enters burial chamber at Tutankhamens tomb. Color illustration

The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamen by Achille Beltrame (1871-1945), illustration, 1923
Achille Beltrame (1871-1945), illustration from La Domenica del Corriere, Sunday supplement to daily newspaper Il Corriere della Sera, 1923. The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamen

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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.