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What was the initial impression of the tomb's contents, according to Howard Carter?
What was the initial impression of the tomb's contents, according to Howard Carter?
- A feeling of indifference, as he had seen similar tombs before.
- A belief that the tomb was unfinished and therefore of little value.
- A sense of disappointment due to damage and disarray.
- A feeling of awe and wonder at the sight of 'wonderful things'. (correct)
Which aspect of the Tutankhamun's chamber does Figure 3.10 depict?
Which aspect of the Tutankhamun's chamber does Figure 3.10 depict?
- The layout of the nested golden shrines discovered within the tomb.
- The specific spells found etched on the quartzite sarcophagus.
- The precise location of figurines and other artifacts within the antechamber.
- Howard Carter actively excavating the tomb. (correct)
How was the initial discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb described by Smithsonian Magazine?
How was the initial discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb described by Smithsonian Magazine?
- Dark and dusty with few objects visible.
- Complicated and difficult due to nested chambers.
- Disorganized and required immediate professional attention.
- Filled with golden shrines and the 'glint of gold'. (correct)
What was the approach taken by Carter and his team after uncovering the antechamber?
What was the approach taken by Carter and his team after uncovering the antechamber?
What specific kind of objects were found inside the Tutankhamun's sarcophagus besides the mummy, according to the texts?
What specific kind of objects were found inside the Tutankhamun's sarcophagus besides the mummy, according to the texts?
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Excavation
Excavation
The process of carefully removing dirt and debris to uncover something buried, often used in archaeological contexts.
Sarcophagus
Sarcophagus
A large, decorated box that holds a deceased person's body, commonly made of stone or wood.
Antechamber
Antechamber
The entrance room of a tomb, often leading to the burial chamber.
Shrine
Shrine
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Tomb
Tomb
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Study Notes
Tutankhamun Discovery
- Howard Carter unearthed Tutankhamun's tomb in 1923
- The tomb contained many treasures
- The tomb's walls were covered in scenes of winged goddesses, pharaohs, and written spells
- The tomb had four nested gilded wood shrines
- The outermost shrine was 17 feet long, 11 feet wide, and 9 feet high
- Inside each shrine were elaborate scenes of gods and other figures
- The tomb contained a sarcophagus made from yellow quartzite
- Carter was amazed by the quantities of gold in the tomb
- Carter's first impression was that of a "property room from an opera" of a vanished civilization
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Test your knowledge of the incredible discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter in 1923. Learn about the treasures, elaborate scenes, and historical significance surrounding this remarkable Egyptian finding. Explore the details of the tomb and its contents that have fascinated historians and archaeologists alike.
