Where do the treasures from Tutankhamen’s tomb belong Where do the treasures from Tutankhamen’s tomb belong? The discovery party has the right to half the antiquities it finds… London Times December ,1st 1922. Egypt’s antiquities must stay in Egypt! … Ah-Ahram, Cairo, December 8th 1922. The story Egypt and the world were fascinated by the discovery in 1922 of King Tutankhamen’s tomb. Priceless treasures were found stacked up inside the pharaoh’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings at Luxor, called Thebes in ancient times. The excavation was led by the famous British explorer Howard Carter and funded by Lord Carnarvon also from Britain. Where do the magnificent treasures found in Tutankhamen’s tomb belong? Your Task Appoint a reader, encourager, reporter Discuss the statements in the envelope and decide which newspaper headline you agree with – should the treasures remain in Egypt or should they go to the British Museum in London? Some other suggestions Have a group or class debate on the this topic Hold a press conference. Prepare questions to ask Howard Carter , Lord Carnarvon ,a local person In what way does this engage the children in working as historians? How would you adapt this for your class?