Archaeological discoveries

Who was involved in the discovery of King tomb?

Howard Carter:

- British archaeologist and Egyptologist.

- Discovered the intact tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings in 1922.

- Led the excavation of the tomb over a period of 10 years.

Lord Carnarvon:

- British aristocrat and financier.

- Sponsored Carter's excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb.

- Was present when the tomb was first opened and died several months later from an infected mosquito bite.

Arthur Callender:

- British archaeologist and artist.

- Worked as Carter's chief artist and photographer during the excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb.

- Created detailed drawings and photographs of the tomb's contents.

Richard Bethell:

- British archaeologist and photographer.

- Worked with Carter during the excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb.

- Took many of the photographs that documented the excavation.

Alfred Lucas:

- British chemist and archaeologist.

- Worked with Carter during the excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb.

- Analyzed the tomb's artifacts and materials.

Harry Burton:

- American photographer.

- Worked with Carter during the excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb.

- Took many of the photographs that documented the excavation.