In 1922,British archaeologist Howard Carter remarked,"[A] gasp of wonderment escaped our lips,so gorgeous was the sight that met our eye: a golden effigy of the young boy king ..." Carter was referring to __________.

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In 1922,British archaeologist Howard Carter remarked,"[A] gasp of wonderment escaped our lips,so gorgeous was the sight that met our eye: a golden effigy of the young boy king ..." Carter was referring to __________.

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Howard Carter's remark refers to the discovery of King Tut's solid gold coffin, which was found inside his tomb in 1922. The coffin was a stunning piece of artwork, covered in intricate carvings and hieroglyphs, and completely made of solid gold. Carter and his team were in awe at the sight of such a magnificent and valuable object.

In 1922,British Archaeologist Howard Carter Remarked,"[A] Gasp of Wonderment Escaped