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What the great find in Egypt may bring
What the great find in Egypt may bring: a 3000-year old pharaoh " coming forth into the day" with the contemporary garlands which adorned his mummy. A drawing imagining the scene witnessed by Egyptologist Dr Henry Hall of the British Museum when he assisted at the tomb excavation of a long-dead Egyptian king (unnamed), in anticipation of the opening of Tutankhamens burial chamber early the following year (1923). Date: 1922
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In this evocative drawing, the great find in Egypt is brought to life as a 3000-year-old pharaoh emerges from the depths of his tomb, greeted by contemporary garlands that adorn his mummy. The scene is imagined by British Museum Egyptologist Dr. Henry Hall, who assisted in the excavation of an unnamed ancient Egyptian king's tomb in 1922. The anticipation of the upcoming discovery of Tutankhamen's burial chamber, which was set to open early the following year, is palpable in the air. Dr. Hall's expression is one of awe and wonder as he gazes upon the pharaoh's regal visage, his eyes wide with excitement and curiosity. The intricately decorated walls of the tomb surround them, a testament to the rich history and culture of ancient Egypt. The drawing captures the essence of the 1920s Egyptian archaeology boom, a time when discoveries like this one captivated the world and fueled a renewed interest in the ancient civilization. The pharaoh, dressed in his golden headdress and adorned with jewelry, appears to be "coming forth into the day," a phrase often used to describe the mummies' journey from their tombs to the light of day. The drawing serves as a reminder of the profound impact these discoveries had on the world, bringing ancient civilizations back to life and shedding new light on the mysteries of the past. This image, created in 1922, is a testament to the enduring allure of Egyptology and the thrill of archaeological discovery. It invites us to imagine the scenes that unfolded during these groundbreaking excavations and to marvel at the treasures that lay hidden beneath the sands of Egypt.
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