Today, 104 years ago, King Tut’s tomb was discovered

Today marks the 104th anniversary of one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in history, the unearthing of King Tutankhamun’s 3 000-year-old tomb. Known as the “boy king,” Tutankhamun took the throne at just nine years old and ruled for a decade before his death. British archaeologist Howard Carter began excavating the site in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings on November 4th, 1922, opening the final chamber in February 1923. Unlike many ancient Egyptian sites stripped by grave robbers, King Tut’s burial place was found virtually intact. The discovery sparked a global sensation, revealing more than 5 000 opulent artifacts, including his solid gold coffin, his mummified body, and the world-famous golden death mask.

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