History: Howard Carter discovered Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 sti…

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Did you know? Howard Carter discovered Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 still untouched by grave robbers. It contained 5,398 objects, including the famous gold mask made of 10.8 kg of solid gold. It is the only pharaoh's tomb ever found with its contents largely intact.

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Howard Carter discovered Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 still untouched by grave robbers. It contained 5,398 objects, including the famous gold mask made of 10.8 kg of solid gold. It is the only pharaoh's tomb ever found with its contents largely intact.

Howard Carter ontdekte het graf van Toetanchamon in 1922 nog steeds onaangeraakt door grafrovers. Het bevatte 5.398 voorwerpen, waaronder het beroemde gouden masker van 10,8 kg massief goud. Het is het enige farao-graf ooit gevonden met de inhoud grotendeels intact.

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