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Howard Carter finds Tutankhamun's tomb

Nov 4, 1922

The steps that led to a boy king's burial

Confirmed Famous digs · Verified 2026-10-31 · WWV-HS-LC-005

After years of digging in the Valley of the Kings, Howard Carter's team found steps leading to the nearly intact tomb of Tutankhamun, which held thousands of objects.

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