" ... One of the greatest figures in the history of archaeology," wrote Nicholas Reeves in the book, Ancient Egypt the Great Discoveries, about Howard Carter. Those who recognize the name, Howard Carter, usually associate it with the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb. As an excavator and discoverer of the famous tomb of King Tut, Howard Carter has won a place in the archaeologist's hall of fame. However, few people know very little about Howard Carter, other than his exploration of King Tutankahmun's tomb.
Howard Carter was born on March 9th, 1874 in Kensington, London, the youngest son…
