Discovery of the Tomb

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In these two lessons, students will:

• Learn about Howard Carter’s discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922;

• Analyze the events of Carter’s discovery;

• Examine who King Tutankhamen was and what his life was like in ancient Egypt. 

LESSON 1: Flashback to 1922 

Uncover the details about the discovery of King Tut’s tomb and understand the significance of this historical event.

LESSON 2: Artifact Investigation 

Analyze artifacts to discover details about the boy king and understand ancient Egyptian cultural beliefs around death and the afterlife.