(To pay for the excavation)

• Archaeologists study man-made objects to help us understand the past.

• Excavation means to dig up.

• Egyptologists are people who study the history of the Egyptians.

Valley of the Kings: Huge Cliffs near the west bank of the Nile, where the most important Pharaohs were buried. After 1500 BC, tombs were kept here rather than in pyramids.

What might Howard have been thinking at this time?

Imagine that you, Howard Carter, have just stumbled upon the steps leading to the tomb. Remember that you

have not yet entered…

King Tutankhamun's most valuable treasures and

essential tools to carry with him into the afterlife. If you were to enter the tomb, the

Treasury Room would be your final stop.

King Tutankhamun's organs were also kept in the

Treasury Room.

What can you tell me about the purpose of the Stairways, corridors and doorways?

The Antechamber is a gateway to each of the other rooms located inside the tomb. The room contained many of Tut's

prized possessions that he used during his life on Earth. Howard Carter - the archaeologist who discovered the tomb

in 1922 - described the room's contents as ""wonderful things"

The Annex contained many foods

and drinks. Various wines and

valuable oils were placed in the

annex to make sure that the king

was well-fed and pampered in the

afterlife. Pottery, stools, games,

and baskets were also buried. he annex, when first discovered, was

extremely messy. This is because many robbers have tried to smuggle

treasures.

Found in the Burial Chamber was the beautifully decorated and superbly mummified corpse of

the late great King Tutankhamun. Guarded by two huge figures of

the god Anubis.

Imagine you were a Pharaoh.

For each chamber, bullet point a list of

items you would like to be buried

with.

Elaborate = detailed

What do you think Howard would have said when telling his team

about the treasures found inside the tomb?

In role as Howard Carter, write an announcement to your team

explaining the contents of your discovery. Was there anything that

surprised you?

Sarcophagus = Coffin

Iconic = well known / famous