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Discovering Tutankhamun鈥檚 tomb

On 16 February 1923, the sealed burial chamber of ancient Egypt鈥檚 most famous pharaoh Tutankhamun was opened for the first time.

On 16 February 1923, the sealed burial chamber of ancient Egypt鈥檚 most famous pharaoh Tutankhamun was opened for the first time.

Mike Gallagher takes us back to the Valley of the Kings and the discovery of the ancient Egyptian ruler king鈥檚 resting place in 1922 by the English archaeologist Howard Carter.

This programme was first broadcast in 2010.

(Photo:The opening of Tutankhamun's tomb. Credit: Getty Images)

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