In 1922, archaeologists discovered the tomb of the Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun. This news immediately spread across international newspapers, sparking renewed interest in ancient Egyptian culture.

Among the precious artifacts found, the mask used in the burial of Pharaoh Tutankhamun (now on display at the Cairo Museum in Egypt) has become one of the symbols of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Exhibitions showcasing artifacts found inside the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun have been held in many countries around the world. The deaths of some of those involved in the excavation of the Pharaoh’s tomb have become a popular modern-day myth, despite strong denial from the scientific community.

These are the funerary objects buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun.

Contemporary cultural life, along with products of media, literature, and film, has contributed to a mystical and supernatural story about the “curse of the Pharaohs” against anyone who “dares” to disturb their eternal slumber.

In 1907, the British Egyptologist and archaeologist Howard Carter was sponsored by a British nobleman named George Herbert to conduct archaeological excavations in the “Valley of the Kings” in Egypt. Carter searched the valley for a long time but found nothing significant, causing disappointment and anger to his sponsor.

In 1922, the nobleman warned the archaeologist that he would only provide funding for a short time longer; if there was still no progress, all funding would be cut off. Carter desperately needed a new discovery to appease his sponsor, so he had his team return to a previously excavated site and repeat the search.

A gilded lion bed, a wardrobe, and many other household items were buried with the Pharaoh. The tomb also contains statues depicting soldiers guarding the Pharaoh’s final resting place.

On November 4, 1922, the team unexpectedly discovered a staircase carved directly into the rock. By the next day, the entire staircase was visible. Carter immediately called his sponsor and asked him to fly to the archaeological site in Egypt.

On November 26, 1922, when the wealthy nobleman had arrived, Carter opened a small side door at the end of the stone staircase, leading into a tomb chamber, holding a candle in his hand.

At first, Carter couldn’t see anything. The heat that had accumulated for years in the tomb now rushed out, causing the candle to flicker. But as his eyes adjusted to the dim light, the details of the outer chamber of the tomb began to slowly emerge. A golden glow shone everywhere. This was the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun (who ruled Egypt from 1332-1323 BC).

Many miniature models of boats were also buried with the Pharaoh.

It was discovered that this tomb had been looted twice in ancient times, but miraculously remained remarkably intact. Inside the tomb, thousands of priceless artifacts were found, including the sarcophagus containing the Pharaoh’s mummy.

A detailed inventory of the artifacts inside the tomb took nearly eight years. The pH๏τos below show the artifacts found inside the tomb at that time. The tomb has three chambers, and the sarcophagus containing the Pharaoh’s remains was kept in the innermost chamber.

These burial items are all elaborately gilded. After thousands of years, they still retain their original beauty.

A gilded bull-headed statue stands beside several chests.

Members of the archaeological team are cleaning a guard statue placed inside the tomb.

Members of the archaeological team carefully pack a guard statue in preparation for relocation.

A statue of the god Anubis (who protected the deceased and mummies in ancient Egyptian culture) sits on a throne with arms.

A close-up of the golden sarcophagus.