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  • n  Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
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  • 91 years after tomb discovery, documentary unveils possible cause of King Tut's death
    Ever since Howard Carter uncovered the entrance to the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun on November 4, 1922 , experts have been trying to confirm what caused the untimely death of the Egyptian boy king and the appearance of his burnt mummy. Now, 91 years later, a new documentary claims that they have the full story -- thanks to a single piece of flesh and some computer simulations. The ...
    Nov. 4, 2013 - The Online NewsHour
  • Forensic Experts Claim That King Tut Died In A Chariot Accident
    Since the discovery of Egyptian King Tutanhamun's body in 1922 by archaeologists Howard Carter and George Herbert, his life has served as a fascinating mystery to archaeologists and the public at large. He became Pharaoh at the tender age of 9 years old and reigned for 10 years before his untimely death at the age of 19.
    Nov. 4, 2013 - Forbes
  • Archaeologist: King Tut Died… While Chariot Racing
    His discovery captivated the world, and from 1922 on, discoverers Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter would become the most famous (and, allegedly, accursed) Egyptologists until their mysterious deaths. Over 20 people associated with the famous discovery of King Tutankhamen’s earthly …
    Nov. 3, 2013 - WebProNews

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