How the excavation of Tutankhamen was reported by

The Illustrated London News 1924 - Feb 9th

 

tomb roof feb 2

86. Where negligent work on Tutankhamen's shrine was revealed after 3200 years

The above image is from February 2nd
the other image on this page is from Feb 9th

 

tut Gold Lion

87. The king of beasts in Tutankhamen art:A golden lion


A Royal emblem 3200 years ago: A lion head "Of startling realism"
covered in gold, with inlaid eyes and nose of Lapis Lazuli

 

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