A Search Begins

When Howard Carter was still a teenager, he traveled thousands of miles from his home in England to Egypt. As he did so, he traveled back thousands of years in time.

Carter became an archaeologist and continued to work in Egypt. He was searching for an ancient tomb. He knew that inside the tomb he would find clues about a time long ago.

Howard Carter made important discoveries about King Tut.

Howard Carter made important discoveries about King Tut.

Photograph of King Tut's burial mask made of solid gold and gems