When Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922, it generated headlines all over the world and sparked an interest in ancient Egypt among people all over the world. But in the decades that have passed since the discovery, many of the magnificent grave goods from the pharaoh's tomb have vanished into the storage areas of museums and archives all around Egypt. At the brand-new Grand Egyptian Museum, all 5,398 artifacts are, for the very first time since their discovery, being brought back together again. Together, they shed new light on the short, eventful life of the so-called "Boy King" and are now helping experts realize the sheer scale of Tutankhamun's influence in the ancient world. Many of these artifacts have never been seen before, but together they shed new light on the short, eventful life of the so-called "Boy King."
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When Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922, it generated headlines all over the world and sparked an interest in ancient Egypt among people all over the world. But in the decades that have passed since the discovery, many of the magnificent grave goods from the pharaoh's tomb have vanished into the storage areas of museums and archives all around Egypt. At the brand-new Grand Egyptian Museum, all 5,398 artifacts are, for the very first time since their discovery, being brought back together again. Together, they shed new light on the short, eventful life of the so-called "Boy King" and are now helping experts realize the sheer scale of Tutankhamun's influence in the ancient world. Many of these artifacts have never been seen before, but together they shed new light on the short, eventful life of the so-called "Boy King."
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