Ancient Civilizations100 Years After Discovery, King Tut’s Tomb Reveals a Fascinating Secret Posted on March 26, 2025 by Administrator The 1922 discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb stands as one of the most extraordinary archaeological finds of the 20th century. Hidden within Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, the young pharaoh’s burial chamber contained more than 5,000 priceless artifacts, including his iconic golden mask. Thanks to this amazing discovery, the young king’s fame spread even outside the archaeological community.