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British archaeologist Howard Carter discovers the steps that lead to the grave of Tutankhamen’s tomb in the Valley of the Tombs
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Last updated · 30 Sep 2019
South African History Online. (2011, November 1). British archaeologist Howard Carter discovers the steps that lead to the grave of Tutankhamen’s tomb in the Valley of the Tombs. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0069082
South African History Online (2011) 'British archaeologist Howard Carter discovers the steps that lead to the grave of Tutankhamen’s tomb in the Valley of the Tombs', South African History Online, 1 November. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0069082 (Accessed: 26 September 2026).
South African History Online, British archaeologist Howard Carter discovers the steps that lead to the grave of Tutankhamen’s tomb in the Valley of the Tombs [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0069082, (accessed 26 September 2026).
"British archaeologist Howard Carter discovers the steps that lead to the grave of Tutankhamen’s tomb in the Valley of the Tombs." South African History Online, 1 Nov. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0069082. Accessed 26 Sept. 2026.
South African History Online. "British archaeologist Howard Carter discovers the steps that lead to the grave of Tutankhamen’s tomb in the Valley of the Tombs." South African History Online. November 1, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0069082.
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