Slide 17 of 18: King Tut - Worldwide interest has been aroused in the discovery and now the removal of ancient treasures valued at $15,000,000 from the tomb of King Tutankhamen, who breigned #3500 years ago, at Luxor, Egypt. treasures are now being removed from the outer tomb under the direction of Howard Carter, American archaeologist, who with Lord Carnarvon, headed the expedition of discovery. Natives just emerging from outer tomb with a large white box, resembling modern trunk, containing valuable fabrics. A group of cartouches representing names of King and Queen was painted on the front of the box in gold upon a blue background. (Photo By: /NY Daily News via Getty Images) New York Daily News/NY Daily News via Getty Images/Getty Images
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