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Tia Ghose

Science history: Archaeologists discover King Tut's tomb, and rumors of the 'mummy's curse' begin swirling — Nov. 4, 1922

An image of King Tut's death mask with a patterned background.
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Milestone: Staircase to King Tut's tomb uncovered

When: Nov. 4, 1922

Where: Valley of the Kings, Egypt

Who: An archaeological team led by Howard Carter

On a sunny morning, Egyptian workers were clearing the sands at the Valley of the Kings, when they uncovered the hint of stone steps about 13 feet (4 meters) below the tomb of Ramesses VI.

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