Howard Carter discovers King Tutankhamen’s tomb in Egypt

British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the entrance to the tomb of King Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt on November 4, 1922.

The site is located in Luxor, approximately 315 miles south of Cairo. Carter opened a massive stone door to reveal a hoard of gold and artifacts belonging to the boy pharaoh, who took the throne at age 9 and died at age 18.

The excavation over the next decade uncovered more than 5,000 objects buried with the ruler, who reigned from 1336 to 1327 B.C. These items included chariots, game boards, and jewelry. Among the most famous finds was a golden mask inlaid with turquoise and lapis-lazuli. The discovery renewed global interest in archaeology and helped establish Egypt as a major destination for tourists. Today, the Egyptian Museum continues to display these treasures.

Museum director Mohammed Saleh says the collection still attracts about 4,000 visitors every day. The discovery also led to the public unveiling of the pharaoh's face in 2007, more than 3,000 years after his burial.