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HOWARD CARTER (1873-1939). English archaeologist. Lady Evelyn Herbert, her father Lord Carnarvon
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HOWARD CARTER (1873-1939). English archaeologist. Lady Evelyn Herbert, her father Lord Carnarvon
HOWARD CARTER (1873-1939).
English archaeologist. Lady Evelyn Herbert, her father Lord Carnarvon, Howard Carter and A.R. Callender at the entrance to the tomb of King Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Photographed by Harry Burton
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13th Century Bc 14th Century Bc 15th Century Bc 18th Dynasty 1922 Archaeologist Archaeology Burton Carter Discover Earl Edward Egypt Empire Entrance Evelyn Excavation George Harry Herbert Howard Lord North African Pharaoh Stanhope Tomb Tutankhamen 16th Century Bc Carnarvon Molyneux
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This photograph captures a historic moment in the world of archaeology. The image showcases renowned English archaeologist Howard Carter, along with Lady Evelyn Herbert, her father Lord Carnarvon, and A. R. Callender at the entrance to the tomb of King Tutankhamen in Egypt's Valley of the Kings in 1922. The group stands before the ancient tomb, their faces filled with anticipation and excitement as they prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey into history. Led by Carter's expertise and determination, this team would soon make one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of all time. The photo is expertly captured by Harry Burton, who skillfully freezes this pivotal moment for eternity. His lens perfectly frames each individual against the backdrop of towering Egyptian ruins, emphasizing both their smallness within such grandeur and their immense role in unraveling mysteries from centuries past. As we gaze upon this remarkable print today, we are reminded not only of these brave men and women who dedicated themselves to uncovering our shared human heritage but also of how far we have come since that fateful excavation. This image serves as a testament to our unending curiosity about our past and our relentless pursuit to understand it better.
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