Howard Carter (Noun)
Meaning
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Howard Carter's discovery of King Tut's tomb in 1922 sparked a global fascination with ancient Egyptian history and culture.
- The British Museum has an extensive collection of artifacts from Howard Carter's excavations in Egypt.
- Howard Carter's meticulous excavation techniques helped preserve the treasures of Tutankhamen's tomb for future generations.
- As a renowned Egyptologist, Howard Carter was well-equipped to handle the discovery of a lifetime when he stumbled upon Tutankhamen's tomb.
- Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamen is considered one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century.