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Archive sheds new light on Tutankhamun discovery, 100 years on By Ijeoma Ndukwe BBC News
Published 3 days ago
The tomb of the ancient Egyptian king Tutankhamun at Luxor is one of the most famous discoveries in modern archaeology.
A new exhibition at the University of Oxford's Bodleian Libraries - Tutankhamun: Excavating the Archives - marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery by the British Egyptologist Howard Carter and his team.
Dramatically lit images captured by the photographer Harry Burton, along with letters, plans, drawings and diaries from Carter's archive shed new light on the story of the 10-year excavation of the tomb, which was the first known intact royal burial from ancient Egypt.
They also challenge the perception of Carter as a solitary hero, highlighting the contribution of the many skilled Egyptian workers who are often overlooked.
Take a tour around the exhibition with curators, Professor Richard Bruce Parkinson and Dr Daniela Rosenow. Learn about the people involved within the excavation process and listen as actors bring past events to life.
You are welcome to use your device with or without headphones in the gallery.
To navigate to the audio track, scan the QR codes in the gallery or scroll to the relevant stop on the page. Stops are marked with a headphones icon
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