How the excavation of Tutankhamen was reported by

The Illustrated London News 1924 - Jan 26th

 

tut tomb spellbound

81. "Spellbound": the third great thrill at Tutankhamen's tomb
The first glimpse of the Sarcophagus

 

tut tomb what they saw

82. What they saw: "The actual sarcophagus" of Tutankhamen
"An enormous sarcophagus...wherein the King lies buried"

 

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83. Resplendent in blue and gold: Tutankhamen's chariot and harness
(above and below)

 

blue and gold 2

83. Resplendent in blue and gold: Tutankhamen's chariot and harness
(and above)

 

tut pall on the ark

84. Like the ark of the covenant: The pall on Tutankhamen's shrine

 

tut gold doors of shrine

85. "Almost blinding": The gold doors of Tutankhamen's shrines

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