On this day in 1922, an extraordinary discovery was made in Egypt's Valley of the Kings.
The tomb of Tutankhamun, the boy-king who had ruled during the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom, was uncovered by a team of excavators led by the renowned Egyptologist Howard Carter.
Unlike many other tombs of pharaohs, Tutankhamun's had not been extensively robbed, and it was thus the first royal burial from ancient Egypt that was largely intact.
The tomb was filled with over 5,000 objects, many of which were fragile, so conserving them for removal required an unprecedented effort.
The richness of the burial goods captured the world's imagination and helped popularize ancient Egyptian-inspired designs.
The tomb's discovery was an international sensation, and media attention was intense.
The opulence of the burial goods inspired a frenzy, and the tomb became a symbol of national pride for the Egyptians, who had recently gained partial independence from British rule.
The discovery also created tensions between the excavation team and the Egyptian government over who should control access to the tomb. A dispute erupted, and work was halted for a year.
The conflict was eventually resolved, and the tomb's contents were divided between the government and the excavation team.
The discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb did not provide as much information about the king's reign as many had hoped. Still, it did give valuable insights into the material culture of the time.
The tomb provided evidence of the lifestyles of wealthy Egyptians and the behavior of ancient tomb robbers. The interest generated by the find helped stimulate efforts to train Egyptians in Egyptology.
Since then, the Egyptian government has capitalized on the enduring fame of the discovery by using the burial goods for fundraising and diplomatic purposes.
Today, Tutankhamun's tomb remains one of the most famous archaeological discoveries of all time and a symbol of ancient Egypt.
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February 16, 1922
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