It is . . .
The legend that opening the tomb of an Egyptian pharaoh will bring bad luck
Based on mysterious events that happened after the tomb of King Tut was discovered by Howard Carter in 1922
A series of tragic events surrounding those who dared to disturb the resting place of the boy king
There have long been legends of a curse bestowed upon anyone who disturbs the final resting ground of an Egyptian pharaoh. Lore surrounding these curses claim that they may bring bad luck, illness, or even death.
The legend of the curse of King Tutankhamun’s tomb spread after odd circumstances and mysterious deaths seemed to follow Howard Carter’s research team shortly after discovering and unsealing King Tut’s tomb in 1922. It was one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all things Egyptian—including a desire for the very wealthy to own actual mummies.
Learn about the history of King Tut and follow the journey of Howard Carter, his patron Lord Carnarvon, and his team as they explore the ancient Egyptian burial site. Did their curiosity unleash a frightening and lifelong curse as punishment for disturbing the pharaoh’s rest?
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Ben Hubbard
Ben Hubbard is an accomplished nonfiction author for children and adults with over 160 titles to his name. He has written about many subjects, from space, the samurai, and sharks, to poison, pets, and the Plantagenets. His books have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookshops, schools, and libraries around the world. He currently lives in British Columbia, Canada.
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