The discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter in 1922 is considered the most important archaeological find of the century. As one of the most intact monuments of Ancient Egypt, Tutankhamen's tomb reveals a great deal about the burial customs, role of the king, religious beliefs, leisurely pursuits and food of New Kingdom Egypt. Being so intact when Carter made the discovery, the shrine of Tutankhamun gives us a strong indication of the burial practises of …showed first 75 words of 1385 total…

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