I WONDER - Who Discovered Tutankhamun's Tomb?

Tutankhamun's tomb was smaller than other Pharaohs' due to his sudden death, lacking a temple or pyramid. It was lost for a long time until discovered by Egyptologist Howard Carter in 1922. The tomb, the most complete ever found, contained over 3000 objects. Cataloging these items took 17 years, providing valuable insights into Egypt during Tutankhamun's reign.

Why was Tutankhamun's tomb smaller than those of other Pharaohs?

• He was not a Pharaoh.

• His family could not afford a larger tomb.

• He preferred a smaller tomb.

• He died suddenly, leaving no time for a larger tomb.

Who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun?

• Jean-François Champollion

• Lord Carnarvon

• Zahi Hawass

• Howard Carter

In what year was Tutankhamun's tomb discovered?

• 1912

• 1922

• 1932

• 1942

Approximately how many objects were found in Tutankhamun's tomb?

• 1000

• 2000

• 4000

• 3000

How long did it take archaeologists to catalogue all the items in the tomb?

• 20 years

• 17 years

• 5 years

• 10 years