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Famed Egyptologist Howard Carter explains to Lord Carnarvon (his benefactor) how to identify genuine Ancient Egyptian art. This statement applies to all art as well. Quote: “Sometimes you have to live with something for a while before you can assess it’s true value. If it’s genuine then, like all really good art, it will appear better every day. If it’s fake, familiarity will certainly bring contempt. Look up there! Can you see the beauty of the line in the relief? The wonderful thing about Egyp

The story of Howard Carter’s discovery of the tomb of the boy-king Tutankhamun Nebkheperure in 1922 is well known, and it could be said that it is more interesting than the tomb itself. The treasures from the tomb can be seen in the Cairo Egyptian Museum. | Mahmoud Younes - Egyptologist

4.7K views · 101 reactions | The Discovery of King Tutankhamun's Tomb like you've never seen it before. Restored, Upscaled and Colorized Pictures from when Howard Carter made this incredible discovery in 1922 #tutankhamun #kingtut #HowardCarter #Egypt #ancientegypt #egyptian #ancientegyptian #ancienthistory | History Piece | Facebook