Discovering Tutankhamun's Tomb
Understand that we know about ancient Egypt because archaeologists have dug up and studied objects buried in the sand for thousands of years — and that one of the most exciting discoveries ever was when Howard Carter found the hidden tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922, filled with golden treasures
What a learner can do afterwards
- Explain that archaeologists find and study old objects to learn about people who lived long ago
- Retell the story of Howard Carter discovering Tutankhamun's tomb
- Understand that discoveries like this help us learn about how ancient Egyptians lived and what they believed
The lesson
Archaeologists dig up old things buried in the sand. They study these objects to learn about people who lived long ago. Old cups, paintings, and jewels can tell a story.
Howard Carter searched for a hidden tomb for many years. In 1922, he finally found stone steps in the sand. Behind a sealed door was Tutankhamun's tomb, packed with gold.
The tomb was not just about gold. It showed us how ancient Egyptians lived and what they believed.
Digging up old treasures like Tutankhamun's tomb teaches us about ancient Egypt.
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