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“Towards sunset we had cleared down to the level of the 12th step, which was sufficient to expose a large part of the upper portion of a plastered and sealed doorway.” quote by Howard Carter
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“Towards sunset we had cleared down to the level of the 12th step, which was sufficient to expose a large part of the upper portion of a plastered and sealed doorway.”

Howard Carter

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Source Diary: Excavation of Tutankhamun, 1922

He describes clearing a doorway to reveal a larger portion of a sealed area during a dig.

In simple terms: Clearing a doorway revealed more of the sealed area.

Key Takeaway

Document progress in excavation.

Themes

archaeology exploration discovery

Mood

analytical curious

Type

historical educational

When to use this quote

  • museum curation
  • heritage preservation
  • academic research

Key Concepts

Fieldwork methodology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this reveal about ancient architecture?
  • How do you balance preservation and access?
A Different Perspective

Physical work can be dangerous and time‑consuming.

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