How Egypt developed after Tutankhamun’s rule is the story of how Tutankhamun’s tomb was lost, even as Egyptian culture was admired, and its land coveted by cultures far and wide. Other cultures crowded in, until the Romans overwhelmed them all.
Thanks to Carter’s discovery, Tutankhamun and his Ancient Egypt had a huge impact on 20th century art and ideas. Just how do the discovery and its finds continue to fascinate us today?