An iron dagger found in this location was found to have an exceptionally high nickel content, suggesting the blade was forged from metal from a meteorite.
An iron dagger found in this location was found to have an exceptionally high nickel content, suggesting the blade was forged from metal from a meteorite. Zahi Hawass has led CT scans of objects found in this location and written multiple books about the discoveries made at this place. Lord Carnarvon, who funded the expedition to discover this place, died of an infected mosquito bite shortly after it was uncovered. The discovery of this place by Howard Carter in 1922 yielded many well-preserved artifacts, including a lapis-lazuli and gold death mask with the characteristic false beard. For 10 points, name this largely-intact burial location in the Valley of the Kings belonging to a boy pharaoh.
An iron dagger found in this location was found to have an exceptionally high nickel content, suggesting the blade was forged from metal from a meteorite.
tomb of Tutankhamun [or KV62; prompt on the Valley of the Kings; prompt on Egypt]