Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 sparked interest in Ancient Egypt. Since the find, many of the pharaoh's precious tomb items have disappeared into museum basements and archives. Now all 5,398 items are being reunited in the new Grand Egyptian Museum. Many have never been seen before, but combined they give new light on Tutankhamun's short, colorful life and help experts appreciate his ancient world importance.
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Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 sparked interest in Ancient Egypt. Since the find, many of the pharaoh's precious tomb items have disappeared into museum basements and archives. Now all 5,398 items are being reunited in the new Grand Egyptian Museum. Many have never been seen before, but combined they give new light on Tutankhamun's short, colorful life and help experts appreciate his ancient world importance.
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