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When an Ancient Egyptian Tomb Was Opened, This Was Inside

The discovery of Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 is without a doubt the greatest archaeological find in history, but it certainly didn’t come about easily – in fact, it took Egyptologist and archaeologist, Howard Carter, no less than 15 years to find it.

The Eerie, Spiritual, and Sometimes Fun History of Masks

They look nothing like other famous masks, such as the intricate golden mask of Tutankhamun or the famous Venetian Carnival masks. That’s because their value lies in their age, and not in their appearance.

Rare Interesting Historical Photos That are Must-See

From the carving of Thomas Jefferson's eye on Mount Rushmore in 1936 to the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 and the carefree days of three ladies on the beach in 1895, each image tells a different story. Scroll on and enjoy these rare gems. See Also: Found It!

Wonders of the World: The Greatest Man-Made Constructions

Alabaster Boat of Tutankhamun Supported by a square pool-shaped foundation, this exquisite alabaster boat is one of the most stunning artifacts from King Tutankhamun’s tomb, discovered in an annexe.

Take a Look at What Our Ancestors Really Looked Like!

Tutankhamun Tutankhamun, the most important Pharaoh in Ancient Egypt ruled around 1332-1323 BC. He assumed the throne at just age 10 and died before he turned 20.

14 Interesting Exhibits from the "Museum of Curiosities"

Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun wore socks with his sandals [related_articles] 9. Victorian-era radiator with bread warmer 10. 

Our World is a Place of Wonder & Curiosity - 18 Photos

A 3500 years old lighter, found among the ancient Egyptian pharaoh King Tutankhamun's properties. [related_articles] 10. A Leopon is the hybrid offspring of a male leopard and a lioness. Related: 25 Poignant Photos With Important Stories Behind Them 11. Street art in Berlin 12. 

Let's Explore These Old Photos of the 20th Century

The unbroken seal on King Tutankhamun's tomb, discovered in 1922. It's incredible how that rope lasted 3,200 years without deteriorating.

Take a Look at These Photographs & Walk Back in Time...

[related_articles] The unbroken seal on Tutankhamun's tomb before its opening in 1922. It was untouched for 3,245 years. Preparing "Easter eggs" for Adolf Hitler, WWII, 1944.

Things You Don’t Know About History’s Famous Artifacts

Thicket (2,500 BC) Lycurgus Cup (4th century AD) The Pyramidion of The Black Pyramid of Dashur (1,820 BC) Babylonian Map of The World (900 - 700 BC) Sword of Goujian (771 - 403 BC) Olmec Colossal Heads (1,500 - 400 BC) Nok Terracotta Sculptures (1,500 BC - 500 AD) Sydney Rock Engravings (3,000 BC) King Tutankhamun's

Ever Wonder What People Were Like Thousands of Years Ago?

Table of contents Paleolithic woman from Czechia Scotswoman from the Middle Ages Bronze-age woman from the Czech Republic Tutankhamun An American “vampire” King Henri IV Neanderthal man from an underwater land Two Medieval Scotsmen Ancient Egyptian boy Avgi Nicolaus Copernicus Penang Woman Ötzi the Iceman

Uncovering the Past: 16 Fascinating Archaeological Finds

This elegant gaming table was buried beside Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun and is 3,400 years old All images source: Izismile These Enigmatic Ancient Artifacts Baffled Everyone historical photos, artifacts, archeology, historical sites, archaeological finds, archaeological discoveries Take a look at some

The Eerie History of 10 Spooky Halloween Creatures

And the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s burial in 1922 further fueled the panic because Lord Carnarvon, the patron of the expedition, died from blood poisoning 5 months after the tomb had been opened.

Take a Tour of the Real Castle of Downton Abbey!

In 1922, he even discovered the 3,200-year-old tomb of Tutankhamun, together with the archaeologist Howard Carter. Today, you can still see some of his collection in the cellars of the castle that are specifically dedicated to Egyptian Exhibits.

Take a Tour of the 7 Most Iconic Old Temples in the World

Luxor Temple, Egypt Image Source: Wikimedia Commons/ Gerd Eichmann Located on the east bank of the Nile River in Luxor, in the ancient city of Thebes, the Luxor Temple was built in 1,100 and 1,600 BC during the reigns of several pharaohs - Amenhotep III (1390-52 BC), Tutankhamun (1336-27 BC), and Horemheb

Fascinating: The Historical Facts You Never Hear About!

The Great Pyramid of Giza, built around 2560 BC, was already over a millennium old by the time King Tutankhamun ascended to the throne of Egypt around 1332 BC. For Tut and his contemporaries, these monumental structures were as mystifying and ancient as they are to us today.