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How the discovery of a boy king reshaped the global imagination

On November 4, 1922, Howard Carter uncovered the tomb of King Tutankhamun in Luxor. This video explores the enduring legacy of this find and why the boy king remains a central figure in our cultural memory.

Egyptologist Emily Teeter examines the centennial significance of the 1922 discovery on Egypt's Nile west bank. The discussion moves beyond the archaeological feat of Carter and his team to analyze how the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb continues to influence our collective global imagination today.

Source: Emily Teeter | Why Tut Matters

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