Why Was Howard Carter Searching For King Tuts Tomb?
In 1923, English archaeologist Howard Carter found the lost tomb of the boy king Tutankhamen. Inside the tomb he found thousands of priceless artifacts belonging to the king. The golden mask that covered the mummy’s face is now a famous relic. Before Carter’s discovery, Tutankhamen was practically unknown. King Tut died when he was about eighteen after reigning for nine years, which is why he is often called “The Boy King.” His cause of death is unsure. Twenty-first century research shows that he might have died of a broken leg and the following infection.
