One of the most famous archeological finds and the discovery of a lifetime happened in November 100 years ago - the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb.
Possibly the most well known of Harry Burton's photographs is the image of the jumble left by grave robbers in Tutankhamun's tomb. The Egyptologist Howard Carter's decade long excavation would result in Burton taking over 3,400 photographs of the objects.
and also work at the site. He used many inventive techniques to photograph the treasure.
The modern photographer has it a whole lot easier . Araldo De Luca has produced some striking images of the golden treasures for this stamp set.
In the future the King Tut objects (5,459) will be seen in the new Grand Egyptian Museum which has been built on the Giza plateau just 2k from the pyramids. It is projected to open in 2023 but there have been many delays from 2021 onward and a doubling of the cost to build but then it is a huge project and will eventually house 100,000 artifacts (not all on display).
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| 1977: Archaeological Heritage |
Want some wearable golden treasure? Four of these European Bronze Age Golden Hats have been found, this is the Golden Hat of Schifferstadt discovered in 1835 and is the oldest of the four. Dated from the objects found with it to circa 1,400-1,300 BC
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| 1992: PHQ Card - The National Museum |
Something more practical but beautiful, an earthenware bowl. The Skarkpsalling Pot found in a stone age barrow is dated to 3200 BC.
Sunday Stamps theme this week is - Archaeology - discover more at See It On A Postcard
3 comments:
That bowl is beautifully ageless.
Love the King Tut stamps. I've seen a documentary on how Harry Burton took those photos several times and am amazed at each viewing.
Thank you for sharing all of the Tutankhamun stamps - they are amazing. The postmark on the first day covers is perfect - what a great piece to have in your collection.
Tutankhamun is the winnr this week!
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