The centennial of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Egyptian Valley of the Kings on November 4th, 2022, will be a significant event in the history of archaeology. The amazing nature of the cemetery and its treasures presented an unprecedented insight into what was the royal burial in the modern kingdom and made Tutankhamun one of the most famous Pharaohs in history.
The official photographer for the 1922 inauguration of Tutankhamun’s cemetery by Howard Carter and the Lord Carnerifon was Harry Burton (1879–1940). Here, we present some of Burton’s original works on a significant event when the king’s tomb was opened. Burton was one of the most well-known archaeological photographers of his day. According to Ancient Organis, Tut and first investigates it.
A vehicle is saved by Arthur Mays and Alfred Lucas from the Tutankhamun tomb outside the laboratory in the nearby City City cemetery.
In a waiting area, a sofa featuring a cow
In the Tutankhamun Cemetery’s waiting area, a sofa in the shape of a lion
On November 5th, 1922, the entry to the closed entrance was exposed, and this picture was taken there.
Under the mountains of trash, look for Tutankhamun’s tomb’s entrance.
The staircase leading down to Tutankhamun’s tomb
In the tomb of Tutankhamun, various items including an elaborate trunk were discovered.
The entryway leading to the king’s grave is manned by statues.
a portion of the dam that prevents access to the cemetery from the outside
the right graveyard is sealed
Queen Tut.
White box in the waiting area in front of the Assad sofa
The Anubis shrine on the treasury threshold is seen from the burial room.
The staircase leading down to Tutankhamun’s tomb
In the tomb of Tutankhamun, various items including an elaborate trunk were discovered.
The entryway leading to the king’s grave is manned by statues.
a portion of the dam that prevents access to the cemetery from the outside
the right graveyard is sealed
Queen Tut.
White box in the waiting area in front of the Assad sofa
From the burial room, one may see the Anubis shrine on the treasury threshold.
The staircase leading down to Tutankhamun’s tomb
In the tomb of Tutankhamun, various items including an elaborate trunk were discovered.
The entryway leading to the king’s grave is manned by statues.
a portion of the dam that prevents access to the cemetery from the outside
the right graveyard is sealed
Queen Tut.
White box in the waiting area in front of the Assad sofa
From the burial room, one may see the Anubis shrine on the treasury threshold.
On the centennial of its discovery, 28 authentic photographs of the Tutankhamun cemetery are available.
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