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26 November 1922 – Howard Carter and Lord Caernavon peeked into Tutankhamun’s Tomb…

‘Can you see anything?’ – Lord Caernavon

‘Yes, wonderful things…’ – Howard Carter

On 26 November 1922, Howard Carter & Lord Caernavon peeked into Tutankhamun’s Tomb and glimpsed the pharoah’s treasure by candlelight.

Here is a historical newspaper story that reports on this magical moment.

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Derby Daily Telegraph | 30 November 1922

 

 

historical newspaper report on howard carter
The Sunday Post | 24 December 1922

 

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