Howard Carter examines the remains of Tutankamen when the lid of the sarcophagus is lifted for the first time in 3,300 years.

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South African History Online. (2012, January 31). Howard Carter examines the remains of Tutankamen when the lid of the sarcophagus is lifted for the first time in 3,300 years.. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0073702

South African History Online (2012) 'Howard Carter examines the remains of Tutankamen when the lid of the sarcophagus is lifted for the first time in 3,300 years.', South African History Online, 31 January. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0073702 (Accessed: 26 September 2026).

South African History Online, Howard Carter examines the remains of Tutankamen when the lid of the sarcophagus is lifted for the first time in 3,300 years. [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0073702, (accessed 26 September 2026).

"Howard Carter examines the remains of Tutankamen when the lid of the sarcophagus is lifted for the first time in 3,300 years.." South African History Online, 31 Jan. 2012, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0073702. Accessed 26 Sept. 2026.

South African History Online. "Howard Carter examines the remains of Tutankamen when the lid of the sarcophagus is lifted for the first time in 3,300 years.." South African History Online. January 31, 2012. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0073702.