Sat 05 November 2022:
Egypt celebrated the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the Tutankhamun Tomb in the Valley of Kings on November 4.
The 12 stairs leading to locked doorways with seals bearing the name “Tutankhamun” were initially uncovered by British Egyptologist Howard Carter and his team in 1922. A 10-year initiative for saving more than 5,000 artifacts has since started, according to Reuters.
Archaeologist Howard Carter removing oils from the coffin of king Tutankhamun in the 1920.
In the country, Tutankhamun ruled for nine years.
People gathered on Friday at Valley of Kings to commemorate the discovery’s 100th anniversary by touring Crater’s house which has been recently repaired and presented as a public place.
Carter’s House’s origins date back to 1911 when the Egyptologist built it as a residence for himself when he was conducting his search at the Valley of the Kings. He resided at the place until his death in 1939. The house’s central hall, study and his photographic laboratory have been maintained till now. The items at his place were maintained for the next 100 years.
In collaboration with the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the repair was supported by the US Agency for International Development and the Adina Lei Savin Family Trust.
As per the American ambassador to Egypt, an important part of the two nations’ strategic alliance is America’s support for Egypt’s cultural preservation and protection.
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