"Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon: The Discovery of King Tut's Tomb"

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This article tells the story of Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon, the two men who played a pivotal role in the discovery of King Tut's

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Slide1Howard Carterand Lord Carnarvon The Finding of King Tut’s Tomb

Slide2Howard Carter• First an artist then became an archaeologist. • He was the knowledge for the team. • Was determined to find King Tut’s tomb. Lord Carnarvon • He provided the money for the team, but depended on Carter’s knowledge. • Was bit by a mosquito and died. Digging Timeline • Started digging in 1917 after WWI ended. • After the first year, they found nothing. • 1920 – The only discovery was 13 alabaster jars. • 1921 – There were no important discoveries.  Workers were bored and tired. Money was running out. • 1922 – The water boy finds the steps of King Tut’s tomb

Slide3Items Found in Tut’s Tomb• Thrones • Vases • Chariots • Statues • Jewelry • Coffins of King Tut Mummy’s Curse • Death Shall Come on Swift Wings to Him Who Disturbs the Peace of the King. • Lord Carnarvon died of a mosquito bite on his face.  The mark on his face was similar to the mark on King Tut’s face. • The lights in the city of Cairo go out moments before. • Lord Carnarvon’s dog dies at the exact time he dies. • Two friends of Lord Carnarvon die after visiting the tomb. • 22 associated to Lord Carnarvon, Howard Carter or the dig die by 1929. Strange coincidences due to media or a “curse”?

Slide4these photos were originally published in the may 1923 National Geographic  magazine .

Slide7Alabaster Vases

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