How Howard Carter Actually Uncovered Tutankhamun’s Tomb

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In 1922, Howard Carter uncovered the intact tomb of King Tutankhamun, changing Egyptian history forever. But how much of the story do you actually know? Today, Giselle explores the chaotic history behind the excavation, the destructive methods used to unwrap the boy king, and modern forensic discoveries.

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00:00 Introduction
01:01 Lord Carnarvon?
03:38 Howard Carter
06:58 Valley of the Kings
08:50 The discovery
11:24 The tomb
14:54 Unwrapping Tutankhamun
20:16 How did Tutankhamun die?
23:30 Who was Tutankhamun's father?
25:12 New discovery (2026)!

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