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Mr Howard Carter
Howard Carter (1874-1939) British egyptologist, famed for his discovery of Tutankhamens tomb. Born in 1874, he went to Egypt as a draughtsman in 1891 and studied the inscriptions and sculptures at Thebes. In 1907 he worked under Lord Carnavon at the tomb of Hatshepsut. The emptying, conservation and documenting of Tutankhamens tomb occupied him for the rest of his life
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10th 1874 1891 Born Carter Conservation Discovery Draughtsman Egyptologist Emptying Famed Hatshepsut Howard Inscriptions Occupied Rest Sculptures Studied Thebes Tomb Tutankhamens Worked 1907 1923 Documenting
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1. Title: "Howard Carter: The Unveiling of Tutankhamen's Tombs - A Lifelong Devotion to Egypt's History". Born in 1874, Howard Carter (pictured) embarked on his extraordinary journey to Egypt in 1891 as a draughtsman, captivated by the rich history and enigmatic allure of the ancient civilization. His fascination led him to study the intricate inscriptions and sculptures at Thebes, the ancient Egyptian capital. In 1907, Carter's career took a significant turn when he worked under the auspices of Lord Carnarvon at the tomb of Hatshepsut, the renowned female pharaoh. This experience ignited a passion within him that would consume the remainder of his life. In December 1922, after years of tireless exploration, Carter made the historic discovery of Tutankhamen's nearly intact tomb, hidden within the Valley of the Kings. The emptying, conservation, and documenting of this extraordinary find occupied him for the following ten years. Carter's dedication to Egypt's history was unwavering. Born in 1874, he began his Egyptian adventure as a draughtsman in 1891, and his life's work culminated in the unveiling of Tutankhamen's tomb in 1923. His groundbreaking discoveries and meticulous documentation have significantly contributed to our understanding of ancient Egyptian culture and history. This image captures the essence of Carter's lifelong commitment to Egyptology, a testament to his unwavering passion and the importance of preserving the past for future generations. [Mary Evans Picture Library / ILN / 1923]
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