A short article in Archaeology Magazine, “The Case of Tut’s Missing Collar” intrigued me. When Carter unwrapped Tut’s mummy in 1925, he found an exquisite faience and gold collar covering Tut’s chest. Photos taken a year later show the collar in place when Carter returned the mummy to its coffin. However, by 1968, X-rays of the mummy reveal a missing collar. What happened to it?
On the Case of Tut’s Missing Collar
Counter to his agreement with the Cairo Museum and the Egyptian government, Carter stole numerous items from Tut’s tomb. Figuring out what he took and where they went poses many challenges. A contemporary researcher has done some fascinating tracking. If the combination of archaeology, Egyptology, and a mystery sounds fun, read on in Archaeology Magazine.
Further Reading
For another post about King Tut, “Exploring Tutankhamun’s Dagger from the Sky: Ancient texts & scientific analysis.”
That would have been a brilliant artifact. How sad it was looted. I saw some of the King Tut find when it was shown at the Met in the 70s; stunning craftsmanship. Thanks for the article.
It does boggle the mind that Carter did such things to the Tut artifacts. I remember vividly seeing the Tut exhibit back in high school or somewhere around there. It certainly left a lasting impression.
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