The Disturbing Process Behind King Tutankhamun's Mummy Examination When King Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered in 1922, the condition of his mummy posed significant challenges for archaeologists. The resins and oils used during his embalming had solidified over centuries, fusing his body to the coffin. This made it impossible to extract the remains intact, leading to a series of invasive procedures to separate the body from its surroundings. . . #Archaeology #AncientHistory #HistoricalSites #Art

The tomb of King Tutankhamun is back on display after a 9 year restoration project to save the famous mummy. His 3000-year-old remains are still well preserved but they were put at risk from the millions of tourists who file in to see him. www.7plus.com.au/news #KingTutankhamun | 7NEWS Adelaide

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of #Tutankhamun’s tomb in the #Egyptian Valley of the Kings. It was discovered in 1922 by excavators led by Howard Carter. Amid the excavation process, George Edward Stanhope Molyneux Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon, died. And because of this, it inspired speculations that the tomb was cursed. Video credit: National Geographic The Excavation of Tutankhamun’s Mummy | King Tut in Color https://youtu.be/wtNodW1vFg0 #ancientexplorers #ancienttimes #a

In 1922, the world was captivated by Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. This event was not just a significant archaeological breakthrough; it also marked the beginning of one of the most famous curses in history. Shortly after the tomb was opened, people who had entered the tomb or were somehow associated with it started dying under mysterious circumstances. The first to die was Lord Carnarvon, the financial backer of the expedition, who succumbed