Peapix

  • Bing Gallery
  • Extension
Peapix
Bing Gallery
Extension
  • United States
    All
    Australia Canada China Germany France India Japan Spain United Kingdom United States Italy Brazil

Bing Gallery

Australia Canada China Germany France India Japan Spain United Kingdom United States Italy Brazil
  1. Bing Gallery
  2. United States
  3. 2022
  4. November 04
  5. Depiction of deities from the Tomb of Tutankhamun at the Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
arrow_back_ios arrow_forward_ios Depiction of deities from the Tomb of Tutankhamun at the Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

November 04, 2022

Depiction of deities from the Tomb of Tutankhamun at the Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

© Stefan Lippmann/Universal Images Group via Getty Image

Tomb of the Golden Pharaoh. A century since Tut's tomb was discovered

A hundred years ago today, British archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter discovered the sarcophagus of Tutankhamun, better known as King Tut, in Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Though they first uncovered the tomb of the 'boy king' on November 4, 1922, Carter and crew took years to excavate the burial site. What they found astonished the world. It was loaded with more than 5,000 artifacts, including a solid gold coffin, face mask, thrones, archery bows, trumpets, a lotus chalice, furniture, food, wine, sandals, gold caps to protect Tut's toes, and fresh linen underwear. Because you should always bring clean undies, even when you're crossing into the realm of the dead.

Though Tut is considered a minor pharaoh by historians, the discovery of his tomb was one of the most significant in the history of archaeology. The burial site was remarkably well preserved—unlike many neighboring tombs, it was untouched by grave robbers, thanks to debris covering the entrance for most of the tomb's existence. In the 1960s, Egypt allowed the treasures of King Tut to leave the country for display, and the exhibit has traveled the world numerous times. Today, King Tut's death mask and sarcophagus are displayed here at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

ancient statue museum stone sculpture building material gold

Related Images

The Vietnam Women's Memorial in Washington, DCThe Vietnam Women's Memorial in Washington, DC
The 'Circle of Sacred Smoke' sculpture by Junkyu Muto frames Devils Tower in WyomingThe 'Circle of Sacred Smoke' sculpture by Junkyu Muto frames Devils Tower in Wyoming
'Vejrpigerne' ('The Weather Girls') sculpture on top of the Richshuset building in City Hall Square, Copenhagen, Denmark'Vejrpigerne' ('The Weather Girls') sculpture on top of the Richshuset building in City Hall Square, Copenhagen, Denmark
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York CityThe Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City
Buckingham Palace in London, EnglandBuckingham Palace in London, England
'Greetings from Giza,' an installation by the artist JR, Cairo, Egypt'Greetings from Giza,' an installation by the artist JR, Cairo, Egypt
The 'Fearless Girl' statue outside the New York Stock Exchange in New York CityThe 'Fearless Girl' statue outside the New York Stock Exchange in New York City
The 369th Infantry returns to New York City, 1919The 369th Infantry returns to New York City, 1919

Today on Bing

Lanterns illuminated for the Diwali festival, Mumbai, India

Lanterns illuminated for the Diwali festival, Mumbai, India

Nov 04, 2021
Caribou swimming across Alaska's Kobuk River during fall migration

Caribou swimming across Alaska's Kobuk River during fall migration

Nov 04, 2020
Stepping stones in Tollymore Forest Park, County Down, Northern Ireland

Stepping stones in Tollymore Forest Park, County Down, Northern Ireland

Nov 04, 2019
Runners on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge between Staten Island and Brooklyn

Runners on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge between Staten Island and Brooklyn

Nov 04, 2018
Prusik Peak in the Enchantments, Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington

Prusik Peak in the Enchantments, Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Washington

Nov 04, 2017

Related Tags

statue outdoor sky sculpture building tree person art city stone plant clothing park bronze sculpture ancient museum building material gold cloud painted
Share photo
Share
Pin
Tweet
Line
Download 6008x3380
  • © 2023 Peapix.com
  • API
  • App
  • Privacy
The images are provided for wallpaper use only.