Howard Carter

Meet King Mentuhotep II, founder of ancient Egypt’s Middle Kingdom

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 - 11:26 GMT

This Theban king was able to unify Egypt for the second time after King Narmer.

What did Tutankhamun look like?

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 - 11:00 GMT

One hundred years ago, an archaeological team led by Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun and revealed many "wonderful objects".

Carter finds 3 iconic shabtis in Tutankhamun’s tomb upon discovery

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 - 10:33 GMT

This example represents the king wearing a khepresh or blue crown, the headdress associated with war.

Tutankhamun’s tomb contained 6 chariots when discovered in 1922

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 - 10:39 GMT

Usually made from wood, the chariots were found with accessories.

Tutankhamun’s tomb contained over 100 special footwear

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 - 10:44 GMT

Upon the discovery of king Tutankhamun’s tomb, Howard Carter found almost 100 pieces of footwear belonging to the king.

Recent study conducted on Tutankhamun’s sandals reveal astonishing findings

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 - 03:38 GMT

Can you believe that young King Tutankhamun had a great collection of footwear?

DNA technology used to identify mummy of Queen Nefertiti

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 - 12:20 GMT

Nicholas Reeves once claimed that Queen Nefertiti is buried in a secret room behind the tomb of King Tutankhamun.

Egyptologist Zahi Hawass to announce how Tutankhamun died next October

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 - 12:14 GMT

Hawass attended a seminar at the 19th Magna Graecia Film Festival.

Tutankhamun’s tomb, fascinating secrets still emerge

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 - 12:56 GMT

Howard Carter's discovery of the ancient Egyptian tomb of Pharaonic King Tutankhamun sparked global fascination in 1922.

British exhibition traces identity of Egyptian workers in Tutankhamun's tomb discovery

Mon, 16 May 2022 - 11:49 GMT

A new exhibition in England is shedding light on the Egyptian workers who made the discovery possible.

Is the ‘Curse of the Pharaohs’ real?

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 - 11:56 GMT

Many believe the curse of the pharaohs is real, while others are denying it.

All you need to know about the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1923

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 - 10:46 GMT

On February 16, 1923, Howard Carter was the first person in more than 3000 years to set foot in the room that contained the ark of Tutankhamun.

Memory of the day: Howard Carter enters Tutankhamun's tomb for the first time in 1923

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 - 10:42 GMT

In the following lines, ET sheds light on the most important world events that took place on February 16.

Archaeologist Zahi Hawass's 1st book in Russian published

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 - 12:30 GMT

The Egyptian-Russian Foundation for Culture and Science has released the first book of the pioneering archaeologist Zahi Hawass in Russian.

Why did Howard Carter find King Tutankhamun's sarcophagus 2 years after his tomb was discovered?

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 - 11:01 GMT

In 1922, Egyptologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamun.

Memory of the day: British Egyptologist Howard Carter discovers King Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus in 1924

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 - 10:38 GMT

In the following lines, ET sheds light on the most important world events that took place on January 3.

Memory of the day: Tutankhamun's tomb is opened to the public in 1939

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 - 01:52 GMT

In the following lines, ET reviews the most important world events that took place on November 15.

All you need to know about the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 - 11:32 GMT

November 4, 2021 marks the 99th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb by British archaeologist Howard Carter.

Grand Egyptian Museum allocates specially designated area to exhibit Tutankhamun’s Golden Mask

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 - 01:02 GMT

The Grand Egyptian Museum is one of the most anticipated archaeological projects.

British Express: Tutankhamun's mask may have been Nefertiti’s

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 - 02:51 GMT

Tutankhamun is the focus of Egyptian antiquities’ researchers, who have tried, since the discovery of his tomb by Howard Carter in 1922, to decipher the mystery surrounding the young king's life and death.

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