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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?

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?

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?

<p>To cautiously photograph and clear objects, taking nearly three months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What specific kind of objects were found inside the Tutankhamun's sarcophagus besides the mummy, according to the texts?

<p>Golden shrines, spells, figurines and decorations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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.