Tutankhamun, the discovery of the century – The final unboxing

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VSs the heat of the sun failed to free the mummy from the dark matter that sticks it to the bottom of its coffin, we have to deal with it. Carter has the two nested coffins carried into the tomb of Sethi II. We’ll be better off unpacking the mummy there. On November 11, 1925, Tutankhamun began his final striptease. In his journal, Carter noted, “Today is a great day in the history of archeology. However, he invited few people for the event. It was limited to representatives of the Egyptian authorities. Lady Carnarvon isn’t even in the game. For the occasion, archaeologist Carter wears his toughest three-piece suit and a gala bow tie. Before leaning over the deceased, he prays…