1 00:00:15,814 --> 00:00:18,851 - So Davis was wrong after all? - Well, I never did believe him. 2 00:00:18,934 --> 00:00:21,050 And only a few yards from where he thought the tomb was. 3 00:00:21,134 --> 00:00:24,171 - That's right. - Well, you deserve it, Monsieur Carter. 4 00:00:24,294 --> 00:00:26,603 I shall come and inspect the tomb tomorrow. 5 00:00:26,734 --> 00:00:30,170 This is a most excellent day for our department and for the country. 6 00:00:30,254 --> 00:00:32,688 I shall arrange storage facilities at the Cairo Museum. 7 00:00:32,774 --> 00:00:36,050 No. It's far too early to involve the museum. 8 00:00:36,774 --> 00:00:40,164 Whatever we do, nothing must be rushed. These things are precious. 9 00:00:40,254 --> 00:00:42,131 I understand. All care will be taken. 10 00:00:42,214 --> 00:00:44,091 I'm putting together a team of experts. 11 00:00:44,174 --> 00:00:48,326 I've already contacted the Metropolitan Museum as well as our own British specialists. 12 00:00:48,414 --> 00:00:50,325 This is a huge task. 13 00:00:50,414 --> 00:00:53,167 Please do not forget there are national interests to be considered. 14 00:00:53,254 --> 00:00:57,327 That may be so but this must be preserved for all posterity. 15 00:00:57,414 --> 00:01:00,565 That is far more important than the concerns of any single nation. 16 00:01:00,654 --> 00:01:02,849 And as His Lordship's field director, I intend to ensure 17 00:01:02,934 --> 00:01:06,609 that the correct procedures are followed at all times. I hope that's clear. 18 00:01:07,294 --> 00:01:10,172 This is an Egyptian tomb, Monsieur Carter. 19 00:01:38,014 --> 00:01:40,164 - Good morning. - Good morning. 20 00:01:41,054 --> 00:01:42,487 Follow me. 21 00:01:43,854 --> 00:01:46,414 And if I may remind you, 22 00:01:46,494 --> 00:01:50,646 please don't touch the walls or any of the objects inside the tomb. 23 00:02:05,574 --> 00:02:06,643 Oh! 24 00:02:06,734 --> 00:02:09,931 Extraordinaire. Quite extraordinary. I do congratulate you. 25 00:02:10,014 --> 00:02:11,606 Thank you. 26 00:02:11,694 --> 00:02:14,527 So, this is what, do you suppose? 27 00:02:14,614 --> 00:02:18,402 It would appear to be the first of one or more antechambers. 28 00:02:18,814 --> 00:02:23,251 As you can see, there's another small chamber through a hole near the floor here. 29 00:02:23,334 --> 00:02:24,403 Ah, oui. 30 00:02:24,494 --> 00:02:28,612 And at the far end, the entrance to the remainder of the tomb. 31 00:02:31,254 --> 00:02:34,405 - But you have not looked through? - Of course not. 32 00:02:35,494 --> 00:02:38,531 You are sure this is indeed a tomb and not just a cache? 33 00:02:38,614 --> 00:02:43,130 This is remarkable, but for a royal tomb it does seem quite small. 34 00:02:43,534 --> 00:02:45,525 I'm not sure of anything yet. 35 00:03:01,254 --> 00:03:05,247 Please don't touch. At least not until it's been photographed. 36 00:03:05,334 --> 00:03:06,767 I'm sorry. 37 00:03:06,854 --> 00:03:08,890 I'm glad to see that the instincts of the scholar 38 00:03:08,974 --> 00:03:11,534 have not been overtaken by those of the treasure hunter. 39 00:03:11,614 --> 00:03:14,287 I was never a treasure hunter, Monsieur Lacau. 40 00:03:15,534 --> 00:03:17,604 Very well, you may proceed. 41 00:03:17,694 --> 00:03:19,924 I shall leave my inspector, Monsieur Ibrahim Mohammed, 42 00:03:20,014 --> 00:03:21,572 to attend on my behalf. 43 00:03:21,654 --> 00:03:24,407 You'd be so kind as to give your reports to him. 44 00:03:24,494 --> 00:03:27,964 And please, let me know when you are ready to break through. 45 00:03:28,054 --> 00:03:29,123 Of course. 46 00:03:29,214 --> 00:03:34,208 I would also be most grateful if you would arrange for a steel gate with a lock 47 00:03:34,294 --> 00:03:36,854 to be placed at the entrance of the tomb. 48 00:03:37,334 --> 00:03:40,007 We do not want any tomb robbers, do we? 49 00:03:48,814 --> 00:03:52,045 NARRATOR: Tutankhamun's tomb was to bring to the world 50 00:03:52,134 --> 00:03:55,843 the story of a dark age in the history of ancient Egypt. 51 00:03:58,254 --> 00:04:02,327 After a time of revolution, a boy king had come to the throne. 52 00:04:05,934 --> 00:04:09,893 In Tutankhamun's name, Egyptians were promised a new beginning. 53 00:04:13,254 --> 00:04:17,452 Old monuments were rebuilt, traditional religion restored, 54 00:04:17,534 --> 00:04:22,403 and the new king was given a queen, his sister, Ankhesamun. 55 00:04:28,894 --> 00:04:30,612 In keeping with tradition, 56 00:04:30,694 --> 00:04:35,051 a site in the Valley of the Kings was selected for the pharaoh's burial, 57 00:04:35,134 --> 00:04:39,525 an event that was to come sooner than the young king could have imagined. 58 00:04:46,694 --> 00:04:48,412 Good afternoon, gentlemen. 59 00:04:48,494 --> 00:04:50,689 - Good afternoon. - Good afternoon, Howard. 60 00:04:50,774 --> 00:04:54,289 First of all, thank you all for coming. 61 00:04:55,934 --> 00:04:57,003 Now... 62 00:04:58,814 --> 00:05:03,205 as you can see, what we know about the tomb so far is limited. 63 00:05:04,854 --> 00:05:07,971 We have no idea what lies behind this wall 64 00:05:08,054 --> 00:05:11,569 and before we make an opening, I propose that each item in this chamber 65 00:05:11,654 --> 00:05:14,452 be individually numbered and annotated. 66 00:05:14,534 --> 00:05:17,412 Harry Burton will then take a photograph in situ. 67 00:05:17,494 --> 00:05:19,724 Sorry to drag you away from Italy, Harry. 68 00:05:19,814 --> 00:05:22,408 A brief description will then be made either by myself 69 00:05:22,494 --> 00:05:25,645 or by Arthur Mace, who has kindly agreed to join us from the Met. 70 00:05:25,734 --> 00:05:28,089 I wouldn't miss this one for anything. 71 00:05:28,174 --> 00:05:31,052 Then, and only then, will removal begin. 72 00:05:31,974 --> 00:05:35,171 This is where we need to be particularly careful, gentlemen, 73 00:05:35,254 --> 00:05:39,486 and that is why I have called upon Pecky Callender's engineering skills 74 00:05:39,574 --> 00:05:42,407 to help us with the dismantling of the larger objects. 75 00:05:42,814 --> 00:05:47,126 Once outside, everything will be brought here. 76 00:05:47,654 --> 00:05:50,930 I would ask you all to pay particular attention 77 00:05:51,014 --> 00:05:53,050 to any papyrus rolls that we might find. 78 00:05:53,134 --> 00:05:57,207 Now, I understand that they may not be as glamorous as many of the other objects, 79 00:05:57,854 --> 00:06:02,166 but their writings will tell us far more about who these people actually were. 80 00:06:03,214 --> 00:06:05,808 Alan Gardiner will be in charge of that material. 81 00:06:06,214 --> 00:06:08,648 Any idea how long you think all this will take? 82 00:06:08,734 --> 00:06:11,294 The rest of our lives, I should imagine. Why? 83 00:06:11,454 --> 00:06:13,206 No reason, just... 84 00:06:13,974 --> 00:06:16,693 The task before us is prodigious, gentlemen. 85 00:06:16,774 --> 00:06:21,848 There is no precedent for how we should proceed, but the world and future generations 86 00:06:21,934 --> 00:06:24,732 will not easily forgive us for our mistakes. 87 00:06:36,734 --> 00:06:38,565 Right you are. Off you go. 88 00:06:38,654 --> 00:06:40,645 (Speaking Arabic) 89 00:06:43,134 --> 00:06:46,285 (Yelling in Arabic) 90 00:06:47,574 --> 00:06:49,724 It's crowded enough in here as it is. 91 00:06:51,454 --> 00:06:55,493 Bloody man. Sooner or later he's going to make somebody drop something. 92 00:06:57,814 --> 00:06:59,532 Back, keep back. 93 00:06:59,614 --> 00:07:03,323 Come on, make way. Come on, move back. 94 00:07:03,454 --> 00:07:05,012 (People clamouring) 95 00:07:05,094 --> 00:07:07,085 Back! Come on, move! 96 00:07:07,174 --> 00:07:09,563 Keep back! Come on, move. 97 00:07:10,494 --> 00:07:11,847 Back! 98 00:07:11,934 --> 00:07:13,686 HOWARD: Get out of the way! 99 00:07:14,774 --> 00:07:17,334 Keep back and don't touch anything! 100 00:07:17,454 --> 00:07:19,649 - Adamson, get these people back! - Yes, sir. 101 00:07:24,014 --> 00:07:25,925 This is ridiculous, sir. 102 00:07:26,534 --> 00:07:30,368 They're all behaving as if this was some sort of bloody fairground attraction. 103 00:07:30,854 --> 00:07:33,493 Have you any idea how many people were here yesterday? 104 00:07:33,774 --> 00:07:35,810 12,000. 12,000! 105 00:07:35,894 --> 00:07:38,454 I mean, where in God's name are they all coming from? 106 00:07:38,534 --> 00:07:40,286 It's making work quite impossible 107 00:07:40,374 --> 00:07:42,524 and it's only a matter of time before there's an accident. 108 00:07:42,614 --> 00:07:45,606 I think it's something we have to put up with, old man. 109 00:07:46,454 --> 00:07:50,049 The amount of interest this thing has generated is quite extraordinary. 110 00:07:50,134 --> 00:07:52,568 I've been giving interviews all morning. 111 00:07:54,494 --> 00:07:56,485 We're front page news, Howard. 112 00:07:56,614 --> 00:08:01,529 Hmm. Well, no one's spoken to me. If they had, I'd have told them to bugger off. 113 00:08:02,494 --> 00:08:06,726 Did I tell you His Majesty has asked me to Buck House for lunch to tell him all about it? 114 00:08:09,534 --> 00:08:11,331 What's this, do you suppose? 115 00:08:12,414 --> 00:08:15,087 It's a shabti figure. There should be a number on it. 116 00:08:15,174 --> 00:08:17,085 Ask Mace to look it up. 117 00:08:17,174 --> 00:08:18,812 Pretty, isn't it? 118 00:08:20,494 --> 00:08:21,563 (Sighing) 119 00:08:21,654 --> 00:08:24,885 Stop worrying, Howard. There's hundreds of them. 120 00:08:26,534 --> 00:08:29,173 And don't forget who's paying for all this. 121 00:08:31,134 --> 00:08:35,730 That's right, yes. I'm suggesting exclusive rights to it all. 122 00:08:35,814 --> 00:08:38,009 I'm sorry, can you speak up? 123 00:08:38,974 --> 00:08:41,408 No, I'm not going to sell them individually. 124 00:08:41,494 --> 00:08:42,768 One moment. 125 00:08:44,374 --> 00:08:48,492 - We do want the world, don't we? - Of course we do. And don't forget America. 126 00:08:51,894 --> 00:08:55,648 Yes, the world. And America as well. 127 00:08:56,374 --> 00:08:57,727 Yes, good. 128 00:08:58,934 --> 00:09:00,083 What? 129 00:09:00,814 --> 00:09:04,011 Oh, yes, splendid. That would be grand. 130 00:09:04,094 --> 00:09:05,322 Goodbye. 131 00:09:08,694 --> 00:09:10,924 Well, that should take pressure off Carter. 132 00:09:11,014 --> 00:09:13,482 - Did they say yes? - And at a very good price. 133 00:09:13,574 --> 00:09:16,646 Oh, Pops, you are clever. Howard will be so pleased. 134 00:09:16,734 --> 00:09:18,053 Let's have a drink. 135 00:09:18,134 --> 00:09:20,887 LACAU: It is outrageous. They are behaving as if they own this country. 136 00:09:20,974 --> 00:09:23,534 How dare they give exclusive rights to The Times? 137 00:09:23,614 --> 00:09:26,412 What about the Egyptian press? What about the rest of the world? 138 00:09:26,494 --> 00:09:28,564 They are colonialists. 139 00:09:28,654 --> 00:09:31,122 I don't care if they have an agreement. 140 00:09:31,214 --> 00:09:35,571 These things are for Egypt, not for the amusement of a British aristocrat. 141 00:09:37,734 --> 00:09:39,531 Yes, monsieur, I understand. 142 00:09:41,534 --> 00:09:43,445 Very well. As you wish. 143 00:09:49,254 --> 00:09:51,085 They say we must wait. 144 00:09:56,094 --> 00:09:58,813 Go back to the tomb and watch them. 145 00:09:59,734 --> 00:10:04,410 If they break the terms of the concession in any way whatsoever, call me immediately. 146 00:10:05,414 --> 00:10:09,851 The slightest infringement and we shall take control of the tomb. 147 00:10:10,694 --> 00:10:12,286 You understand? 148 00:10:12,374 --> 00:10:16,208 HOWARD: We've counted over 600 objects in this room alone. 149 00:10:16,294 --> 00:10:19,206 Everything has to be wrapped and protected. 150 00:10:19,934 --> 00:10:23,722 So far, we've used over half a mile of cotton wadding 151 00:10:23,814 --> 00:10:27,363 and 16 bales of calico, and we're only halfway through. 152 00:10:27,454 --> 00:10:29,092 - Good morning, gentlemen. - Good morning. 153 00:10:29,174 --> 00:10:32,211 - Good morning, Howard. - This is Harry Burton. 154 00:10:32,294 --> 00:10:36,253 If you need any photographs, speak to him. I won't allow any other photographers in here. 155 00:10:37,254 --> 00:10:40,371 Oh, my God. It's extraordinary. 156 00:10:41,094 --> 00:10:42,925 Carter, look at this. 157 00:10:44,294 --> 00:10:46,012 Oh, my God! 158 00:10:46,614 --> 00:10:48,684 Evelyn, come and see this. 159 00:10:51,974 --> 00:10:53,851 Oh, that's beautiful. 160 00:10:55,294 --> 00:10:56,966 Aren't they lovely? 161 00:10:57,054 --> 00:10:58,806 HOWARD: This must be his wife. 162 00:11:00,334 --> 00:11:01,892 She's anointing him with oil. 163 00:11:01,974 --> 00:11:05,410 CARNARVON: Now, mind your heads on the way in, it's rather low. 164 00:11:06,294 --> 00:11:08,728 Morning, Carter. How's it all going? 165 00:11:08,814 --> 00:11:12,602 We're very busy now. If you could just keep clear, I'll be with you when I can. 166 00:11:13,894 --> 00:11:17,091 Right, yes, of course. Shall we come back later? 167 00:11:26,214 --> 00:11:28,887 HOWARD: Yes. It is beautiful, isn't it? 168 00:11:35,894 --> 00:11:40,843 As soon as Tutankhamun was old enough, his queen was expected to produce a child. 169 00:11:44,134 --> 00:11:46,967 The future of Egypt depended on it. 170 00:11:47,054 --> 00:11:51,809 Without an heir, the empire could be flung into chaos on the death of the king. 171 00:11:56,894 --> 00:12:01,604 Incestuous marriage between royals might have made political sense, 172 00:12:01,694 --> 00:12:05,733 but producing a healthy child from a union between sister and brother 173 00:12:05,814 --> 00:12:07,691 was fraught with risk. 174 00:12:13,894 --> 00:12:18,684 Tutankhamun's queen, Ankhesamun, miscarried at least twice. 175 00:12:22,214 --> 00:12:26,730 But even dead babies were considered precious. They were of royal blood. 176 00:12:27,534 --> 00:12:31,243 Each was mummified for eventual burial with their father. 177 00:12:37,254 --> 00:12:39,609 ADAMSON: Would you make space? Go back, come on. 178 00:12:39,934 --> 00:12:42,448 Move out of the way there. Make space. 179 00:12:43,214 --> 00:12:45,569 Move out of the way. Come on. 180 00:12:45,814 --> 00:12:47,930 Make way. Make way there. 181 00:12:49,694 --> 00:12:53,926 Move out of the way. Come along now, make way, please. 182 00:12:54,814 --> 00:12:56,293 You down there, move. 183 00:12:56,374 --> 00:12:57,966 Move out of the way. 184 00:13:07,614 --> 00:13:09,252 You. 185 00:13:09,334 --> 00:13:10,926 Yes, you. Get out. 186 00:13:11,014 --> 00:13:13,812 This is private property, get off it now. 187 00:13:16,134 --> 00:13:17,283 Move! 188 00:13:23,374 --> 00:13:25,126 Who let him in here? 189 00:13:26,294 --> 00:13:28,649 Do you have any idea who that is? 190 00:13:28,734 --> 00:13:31,043 That's Vigol from The Daily Mail. 191 00:13:31,134 --> 00:13:33,489 All he's responsible for is stirring up trouble 192 00:13:33,574 --> 00:13:36,771 and writing malicious gossip like that bloody curse story. 193 00:13:36,894 --> 00:13:40,603 Communication with the press is only allowed with The Times. 194 00:13:40,694 --> 00:13:44,369 I will not tolerate any exceptions. Do I make myself clear? 195 00:13:47,214 --> 00:13:48,488 Yes. 196 00:13:49,134 --> 00:13:52,729 - Where are you going? - Home, Howard. I'm not a schoolboy. 197 00:13:59,294 --> 00:14:01,603 CARNARVON: Are you looking forward to the opening? 198 00:14:01,694 --> 00:14:02,888 Everything's ready. 199 00:14:02,974 --> 00:14:05,442 I've emptied it all out apart from the two guardian statues. 200 00:14:05,534 --> 00:14:07,764 - I thought they should stay. - Why not? 201 00:14:07,854 --> 00:14:12,211 You will cover up our little hole, won't you? I wouldn't want Lacau seeing that. 202 00:14:12,334 --> 00:14:14,564 I wish we could get rid of that bloody man. 203 00:14:14,654 --> 00:14:17,043 But we have to deal with him, we mustn't forget that. 204 00:14:17,134 --> 00:14:20,444 Try a little flattery. Always works with the froggies. 205 00:14:22,614 --> 00:14:26,527 You know you should never have signed that deal with The Times. 206 00:14:26,614 --> 00:14:28,366 It's only made matters worse. 207 00:14:28,454 --> 00:14:30,649 I thought it was what you wanted. 208 00:14:30,734 --> 00:14:33,646 I must say, it's been rather a good deal for me. 209 00:14:34,214 --> 00:14:38,890 Oh, did I tell you I was thinking of having a little cinema film made? 210 00:14:38,974 --> 00:14:40,043 No. 211 00:14:40,134 --> 00:14:41,931 No, I'm sorry, I can't allow that. 212 00:14:42,014 --> 00:14:45,245 - Allow what, Howard? - Nothing. Nothing. 213 00:14:46,294 --> 00:14:48,012 I was just leaving. 214 00:14:48,094 --> 00:14:50,562 Good night, sir. Good night, Evelyn. 215 00:14:54,574 --> 00:14:58,613 - I mentioned the idea of a film. - I told you he wouldn't like it. 216 00:14:58,694 --> 00:15:02,653 What Howard would or would not like is beginning to irritate me. 217 00:15:14,414 --> 00:15:19,329 First of all, the King congratulated me on our magnificent discovery 218 00:15:19,414 --> 00:15:23,930 and then the Queen, whom I sensed was somewhat less excited said, 219 00:15:24,014 --> 00:15:26,289 "But can it be quite right? 220 00:15:26,374 --> 00:15:30,333 "Breaking into a tomb and digging up a royal personage?" 221 00:15:30,414 --> 00:15:32,086 (Crowd chuckling) 222 00:15:32,894 --> 00:15:34,452 I say, Mace, 223 00:15:34,534 --> 00:15:38,732 I hope you're not falling victim to the curse of Tutankhamun? 224 00:15:38,814 --> 00:15:40,532 No, no, excuse me, 225 00:15:40,614 --> 00:15:43,174 I think I've been breathing in too much mummy dust over the years. 226 00:15:43,254 --> 00:15:47,770 Yes, well, I dare say we're all a little nervous about what we shall find 227 00:15:47,854 --> 00:15:50,652 when we knock through the wall behind me. 228 00:15:50,774 --> 00:15:54,608 So, first, I'd like to ask our chief excavator, 229 00:15:54,694 --> 00:15:59,245 and my field director, Mr Howard Carter, to say a few words. 230 00:15:59,334 --> 00:16:00,528 Howard. 231 00:16:06,454 --> 00:16:08,046 Morning, everyone. 232 00:16:10,094 --> 00:16:13,882 This is a great moment in my life. 233 00:16:15,254 --> 00:16:20,248 Already this tomb is the single biggest find 234 00:16:21,374 --> 00:16:25,287 in the history of archaeology in Egypt, and even if we find nothing more, 235 00:16:25,374 --> 00:16:27,729 it will enrich beyond measure 236 00:16:27,814 --> 00:16:32,569 our knowledge of what was once a forgotten but mighty culture. 237 00:16:33,334 --> 00:16:36,132 No one knows what lies behind this wall. 238 00:16:36,774 --> 00:16:39,368 It may be another antechamber, 239 00:16:39,454 --> 00:16:41,092 it may be empty. 240 00:16:41,174 --> 00:16:43,642 Or, if we're lucky, 241 00:16:43,734 --> 00:16:47,522 it may be a burial chamber with an intact royal tomb. 242 00:16:48,614 --> 00:16:52,163 If it is, I trust that we will respect the pharaoh 243 00:16:52,254 --> 00:16:54,848 who has lain in peace here for over 3,000 years 244 00:16:54,934 --> 00:16:58,210 and that he will forgive our intrusion 245 00:16:58,294 --> 00:17:01,013 made in the name of science, the only possible justification, 246 00:17:01,094 --> 00:17:05,053 and not, as some have suggested, in the name of profit. 247 00:17:06,574 --> 00:17:10,487 Whatever we find, I shall, of course, expect the same standards 248 00:17:10,574 --> 00:17:13,850 and procedures that I have employed in the clearance of this chamber 249 00:17:13,934 --> 00:17:16,323 to be maintained at all times. 250 00:17:16,414 --> 00:17:18,882 Let's open it up, shall we, Howard? 251 00:17:25,254 --> 00:17:29,088 You know there is a rumour that you and Carter have already broken in? 252 00:17:29,174 --> 00:17:30,607 Really? 253 00:17:42,294 --> 00:17:45,047 (Insect buzzing) 254 00:17:59,894 --> 00:18:01,532 Ali, hammer. 255 00:18:17,014 --> 00:18:18,845 Can you see anything? 256 00:18:19,334 --> 00:18:20,972 What do you see? 257 00:18:21,454 --> 00:18:23,968 I see a shrine of blue and gold. 258 00:18:25,014 --> 00:18:27,653 (Murmuring) 259 00:18:29,374 --> 00:18:34,289 It would seem to be an intact tomb, with a sarcophagus and a body. 260 00:18:35,414 --> 00:18:36,972 It would seem so, yes. 261 00:18:37,054 --> 00:18:40,046 Then you are aware of the rules of the concession? 262 00:18:40,134 --> 00:18:44,605 If intact, the government is entitled to deny to the excavator 263 00:18:44,694 --> 00:18:46,605 any claim to the objects recovered. 264 00:18:46,694 --> 00:18:49,083 I intend to enforce this condition. 265 00:18:49,174 --> 00:18:52,246 - That's outrageous. - One moment, Howard. 266 00:18:52,334 --> 00:18:55,212 I understand the rules perfectly, Monsieur Lacau, 267 00:18:55,294 --> 00:18:58,684 but a court of law might well disagree with your interpretation. 268 00:18:58,774 --> 00:19:01,925 The rules are notoriously badly written after all. 269 00:19:02,734 --> 00:19:07,569 Besides, although the tomb seems intact, we don't actually know that yet, do we? 270 00:19:07,654 --> 00:19:09,884 I suggest we leave things as they are 271 00:19:09,974 --> 00:19:14,047 until Howard's had a chance to open up the sarcophagus and see what's inside. 272 00:19:14,454 --> 00:19:17,605 Then we can decide what's best, don't you agree? 273 00:19:20,334 --> 00:19:21,653 Very well. 274 00:19:23,134 --> 00:19:25,489 Until the sarcophagus is opened. 275 00:19:29,334 --> 00:19:31,006 Now, steady. 276 00:19:31,094 --> 00:19:33,210 Take it easy, be careful on the steps. 277 00:19:33,294 --> 00:19:34,932 MACE: Carter. 278 00:19:35,934 --> 00:19:37,970 - What is it? - Look at this. 279 00:19:42,334 --> 00:19:43,733 Poor man. 280 00:19:43,814 --> 00:19:47,090 The more we go on, the sorrier I feel for him, you know. 281 00:19:49,694 --> 00:19:51,252 MAN: Careful! 282 00:19:56,654 --> 00:20:00,806 It looks like there are four of these shrine covers before we get to the sarcophagus. 283 00:20:01,174 --> 00:20:04,007 We still can't really work out how they ever got them in. 284 00:20:04,094 --> 00:20:07,370 Getting them out without damage is proving to be the devil's own job. 285 00:20:07,494 --> 00:20:09,450 Excuse me one moment. 286 00:20:09,534 --> 00:20:13,368 - So, can we repair this thing? - Well, I'd like to see what Lucas thinks. 287 00:20:13,854 --> 00:20:15,207 What's this? 288 00:20:16,094 --> 00:20:17,368 Oh... 289 00:20:18,534 --> 00:20:21,332 We found those yesterday in the treasury. 290 00:20:22,854 --> 00:20:25,687 Mace thinks they're almost full-term. 291 00:20:27,014 --> 00:20:29,130 The one on the left is a little girl. 292 00:20:29,534 --> 00:20:32,412 You can still make out some of the hair on her scalp. 293 00:20:33,934 --> 00:20:37,244 I think they're the saddest things I've ever found. 294 00:20:43,574 --> 00:20:45,530 HOWARD: I'm sorry. 295 00:20:55,334 --> 00:20:57,609 (Operatic music playing) 296 00:21:04,054 --> 00:21:06,249 - Mr Adamson. - Mr Carter. 297 00:21:09,094 --> 00:21:12,803 - You like Verdi? - Not particularly, sir. 298 00:21:12,894 --> 00:21:15,966 But I find he's more effective than any guard dog. 299 00:21:16,054 --> 00:21:17,965 The locals like him even less. 300 00:21:19,574 --> 00:21:23,613 A lot of men would be nervous about sleeping overnight in a tomb. 301 00:21:24,134 --> 00:21:25,806 Yeah, the dead are dead. 302 00:21:25,894 --> 00:21:28,852 I don't bother them and they don't bother me. 303 00:21:34,734 --> 00:21:36,326 Going well, sir? 304 00:21:39,774 --> 00:21:41,890 To be honest, I'm a little disappointed. 305 00:21:41,974 --> 00:21:43,407 Oh, yes, sir? 306 00:21:46,934 --> 00:21:48,890 I thought I'd found him. 307 00:21:49,894 --> 00:21:51,885 (Exhales deeply) 308 00:21:52,694 --> 00:21:55,447 Up to now, all I really found are things. 309 00:21:56,374 --> 00:21:58,251 Wonderful things, sir? 310 00:22:00,214 --> 00:22:01,283 Yes. 311 00:22:02,694 --> 00:22:04,491 But nothing written. 312 00:22:05,614 --> 00:22:07,013 No papyrus. 313 00:22:09,374 --> 00:22:12,605 If I went to your house, walked through each room, 314 00:22:14,574 --> 00:22:18,931 how much would I actually learn about you just from looking at your possessions? 315 00:22:20,534 --> 00:22:22,252 Not much, I think. 316 00:22:24,894 --> 00:22:27,283 But if I read your diary, 317 00:22:27,374 --> 00:22:32,050 came across some household bills, found letters that had been written to you, 318 00:22:32,134 --> 00:22:36,969 then, I think, I'd begin to understand who you really were. 319 00:22:39,014 --> 00:22:41,528 Well, I think my wife might have something to say 320 00:22:41,614 --> 00:22:45,084 about you wandering about her house and rummaging around, sir. 321 00:22:47,174 --> 00:22:49,130 Yes, I expect she might. 322 00:22:56,214 --> 00:22:59,411 Well, I'll say good night. 323 00:23:01,334 --> 00:23:02,892 Good night, sir. 324 00:23:08,374 --> 00:23:10,729 (Operatic music playing) 325 00:23:39,654 --> 00:23:41,451 Evening, Carter. 326 00:23:41,774 --> 00:23:45,289 Sorry, door was unlocked. Let myself in. 327 00:23:45,534 --> 00:23:47,729 I thought you'd be here sooner. 328 00:23:49,134 --> 00:23:52,888 - Helped myself to a drink. Hope you don't mind. - Of course not. 329 00:23:53,254 --> 00:23:55,006 What can I do for you? 330 00:23:55,094 --> 00:23:57,483 Why don't you pour yourself a drink first? 331 00:24:04,014 --> 00:24:05,572 What's the problem? 332 00:24:05,654 --> 00:24:09,613 I gather Hauser and Hall have resigned and are leaving? 333 00:24:10,894 --> 00:24:13,408 Yes, I believe so. 334 00:24:14,774 --> 00:24:18,926 With Gardiner, that makes a third of our team who've walked out. 335 00:24:19,014 --> 00:24:20,288 So? 336 00:24:21,614 --> 00:24:24,526 Gardiner's a personal friend of mine. 337 00:24:24,614 --> 00:24:27,287 He's one of the finest brains in England. 338 00:24:27,374 --> 00:24:31,083 He came here at his own expense as a personal favour to me. 339 00:24:31,534 --> 00:24:35,209 Hauser and Hall, as you well know, are here courtesy of the Metropolitan. 340 00:24:36,094 --> 00:24:40,372 I had a call this morning from New York. They want to know what's going on. 341 00:24:40,494 --> 00:24:43,611 Tell them that they chose to leave. They weren't working properly. 342 00:24:43,694 --> 00:24:46,003 That may be so, 343 00:24:46,094 --> 00:24:49,609 but these men gave our team international validity. 344 00:24:49,694 --> 00:24:54,085 - I can withstand Lacau if I can convince him... - Lacau is an incompetent meddler. 345 00:24:54,174 --> 00:24:57,530 Whose boss was previously imprisoned by the British. 346 00:24:58,294 --> 00:25:00,046 They will try anything to get rid of us. 347 00:25:00,134 --> 00:25:02,887 I will not have him in my tomb and that's final. 348 00:25:02,974 --> 00:25:05,966 It's not your tomb, Howard. It's mine. 349 00:25:11,054 --> 00:25:14,683 The point is, you're the best excavator in the world. 350 00:25:16,254 --> 00:25:19,451 Without you, this tomb would never have been discovered. 351 00:25:20,134 --> 00:25:22,204 Your achievement is unique. 352 00:25:23,134 --> 00:25:27,446 But your public relations skills are somewhat lacking, if I may say so. 353 00:25:27,894 --> 00:25:31,091 And unless we're very careful, I shall lose this tomb. 354 00:25:31,174 --> 00:25:34,086 - Are you questioning my leadership? - Not at all. 355 00:25:34,174 --> 00:25:36,449 But I would ask you to be more careful, 356 00:25:36,534 --> 00:25:39,367 both with members of our team and with Monsieur Lacau. 357 00:25:39,454 --> 00:25:41,888 I will not grovel to that bloody Frenchman. 358 00:25:41,974 --> 00:25:44,090 Where did that come from? 359 00:25:48,654 --> 00:25:50,770 It comes from the treasury. 360 00:25:52,174 --> 00:25:54,449 Mace asked me to have a look at it. 361 00:25:56,134 --> 00:25:58,602 Ask Evelyn. She was there. 362 00:25:59,614 --> 00:26:02,526 I don't think this has anything to do with my daughter. 363 00:26:02,654 --> 00:26:06,408 And frankly, I must tell you, I don't like your intimacy with her. 364 00:26:08,254 --> 00:26:12,088 - My intimacy? - Your feelings for her are quite inappropriate. 365 00:26:12,574 --> 00:26:15,293 You're old enough to be her father apart from anything else. 366 00:26:15,374 --> 00:26:18,013 What you mean is I'm not a gentleman. 367 00:26:18,294 --> 00:26:21,684 - Don't put words in my mouth. - But that's what you mean, isn't it? 368 00:26:24,374 --> 00:26:26,410 I think you should leave. 369 00:26:39,654 --> 00:26:42,487 I don't think you should come here again. 370 00:26:44,814 --> 00:26:46,167 Very well. 371 00:26:56,814 --> 00:26:58,884 For most of Tutankhamun's reign, 372 00:26:58,974 --> 00:27:01,932 the real power was wielded from behind the throne 373 00:27:02,014 --> 00:27:05,927 by a military council run by the young king's advisor, Ay. 374 00:27:06,694 --> 00:27:09,811 But when Tutankhamun reached the age of 18, 375 00:27:09,894 --> 00:27:14,888 he would have claimed his inheritance to rule Egypt as a divine pharaoh. 376 00:27:19,174 --> 00:27:22,291 The king's newfound power would not last long. 377 00:27:24,494 --> 00:27:28,373 In his tenth year on the throne, Tutankhamun died. 378 00:27:29,214 --> 00:27:31,489 Exactly why remains a mystery. 379 00:27:32,094 --> 00:27:35,530 Some believe he was murdered by his own advisors, 380 00:27:35,614 --> 00:27:38,082 or perhaps he just had an accident. 381 00:27:39,174 --> 00:27:43,087 Examination of his body using modern scientific techniques 382 00:27:43,174 --> 00:27:46,849 showed a leg injury which could have been fatally infected. 383 00:27:47,454 --> 00:27:49,888 Tutankhamun was still a teenager. 384 00:27:58,654 --> 00:28:00,372 And lift! 385 00:28:01,214 --> 00:28:04,570 Lift slowly, very slowly. 386 00:28:04,814 --> 00:28:07,374 (Workers speaking Arabic) 387 00:28:07,454 --> 00:28:09,445 Down, Pecky. Pecky, down. 388 00:28:10,694 --> 00:28:12,571 And tilt. Tilt it. 389 00:28:12,654 --> 00:28:14,326 Lift! 390 00:28:14,414 --> 00:28:16,609 All right, lower, lower, lower. 391 00:28:18,174 --> 00:28:19,846 Slowly. 392 00:28:21,134 --> 00:28:22,453 Go slowly. 393 00:28:22,534 --> 00:28:27,403 - Afternoon, Carter. Where have you been? - Packing. I have to go to Cairo. 394 00:28:27,854 --> 00:28:32,564 - Oh, yeah? - I've had a telegram. Carnarvon is ill. 395 00:28:32,654 --> 00:28:36,408 - Nothing serious I hope. - I rather think it is. 396 00:29:00,814 --> 00:29:02,008 Carter. 397 00:29:05,974 --> 00:29:09,046 Forgive me, I... I've been foolish. 398 00:29:09,894 --> 00:29:13,967 No. It was my fault that we argued. 399 00:29:14,934 --> 00:29:16,003 No. 400 00:29:22,814 --> 00:29:27,444 - There's something I want to say to you. - Please, don't tire yourself. 401 00:29:29,654 --> 00:29:33,169 My affection for you has never changed. 402 00:29:33,774 --> 00:29:35,605 You must believe that. 403 00:29:45,494 --> 00:29:47,007 I... 404 00:29:48,614 --> 00:29:51,492 I thought you might like to see this. 405 00:29:54,574 --> 00:29:57,646 It's part of a lamp that we found in the tomb. 406 00:29:59,254 --> 00:30:01,973 There were two cups, this is the inner, 407 00:30:02,054 --> 00:30:06,969 which when lit would cast its picture on the outer. 408 00:30:10,534 --> 00:30:15,449 It shows Tutankhamun and his queen. 409 00:30:20,654 --> 00:30:22,167 It's beautiful. 410 00:30:25,894 --> 00:30:28,408 Even I can tell it's the real thing. 411 00:30:34,854 --> 00:30:36,890 Tell Evelyn not to worry. 412 00:30:39,374 --> 00:30:40,853 I'm prepared. 413 00:31:09,054 --> 00:31:11,614 (Evelyn sobbing) 414 00:31:16,654 --> 00:31:21,569 For an Egyptian Pharaoh, death was not the end. It was a beginning. 415 00:31:22,414 --> 00:31:24,245 Tutankhamun now embarked 416 00:31:24,334 --> 00:31:27,644 on his most important journey into the underworld. 417 00:31:28,134 --> 00:31:30,523 There, he would be united with the gods 418 00:31:30,614 --> 00:31:34,163 and complete the cycle of resurrection and regeneration. 419 00:31:35,934 --> 00:31:39,609 But first, Tutankhamun's body must be preserved with salt. 420 00:31:40,254 --> 00:31:44,486 All of his internal organs except the heart and kidneys were removed. 421 00:31:44,734 --> 00:31:47,885 His brain was withdrawn through his nose and discarded, 422 00:31:47,974 --> 00:31:51,489 while other organs were preserved in an alabaster chest. 423 00:31:57,414 --> 00:32:01,566 Finally, Tutankhamun's mummified body was wrapped in bandages 424 00:32:01,654 --> 00:32:06,603 and placed within a series of golden coffins for transportation to the Valley of the Kings. 425 00:32:08,774 --> 00:32:13,450 Tutankhamun's young widow, Ankhesamun, had produced no heir, 426 00:32:13,534 --> 00:32:17,049 so the former advisor, Ay, now came to the throne. 427 00:32:17,134 --> 00:32:20,809 To cement his power, he married Tutankhamun's widow, 428 00:32:20,894 --> 00:32:23,488 probably another incestuous marriage. 429 00:32:23,574 --> 00:32:27,613 There is evidence that Ankhesamun was Ay's own granddaughter. 430 00:32:38,054 --> 00:32:41,729 What saddens me the most is that he won't be at my wedding. 431 00:32:43,814 --> 00:32:47,124 - Your wedding? - I'm engaged to be married. 432 00:32:49,174 --> 00:32:51,563 We haven't announced it yet. 433 00:32:51,654 --> 00:32:55,693 Father said it was an awful comedown for an earl's daughter to marry a mere baronet. 434 00:32:56,334 --> 00:32:58,290 He was joking of course. 435 00:32:59,134 --> 00:33:01,523 He didn't care about things like that. 436 00:33:04,654 --> 00:33:07,293 - Congratulations. - Thank you. 437 00:33:10,094 --> 00:33:11,652 Lady Carnarvon. 438 00:33:12,454 --> 00:33:14,649 The carriages are ready. 439 00:33:14,734 --> 00:33:16,008 Goodbye. 440 00:33:21,174 --> 00:33:23,324 This is for you. 441 00:33:23,414 --> 00:33:26,053 It's the terms of the concession. 442 00:33:26,134 --> 00:33:29,763 My husband was very keen that you continue with your work. 443 00:33:29,854 --> 00:33:32,368 He agreed with the government that you remain in charge 444 00:33:32,454 --> 00:33:36,367 of the clearance of the tomb, no matter whether it remain intact or not. 445 00:33:37,054 --> 00:33:40,091 - I won't let him down. - No. 446 00:33:42,534 --> 00:33:45,094 - Goodbye, Howard. - Goodbye. 447 00:34:15,414 --> 00:34:17,928 MACE: I think we're going to have to lift this frame up a couple of feet 448 00:34:18,014 --> 00:34:20,050 to get the right angle of leverage. 449 00:34:20,134 --> 00:34:23,206 Ali, Ali, can you give me the rope? 450 00:34:23,294 --> 00:34:25,091 - How's it going? - Good. 451 00:34:25,934 --> 00:34:28,494 If you're looking at the damage, don't blame us. 452 00:34:28,574 --> 00:34:30,451 They must have just banged it into position. 453 00:34:30,534 --> 00:34:32,764 They don't seem to have taken much care. 454 00:34:32,854 --> 00:34:37,370 It took us 12 hours to get the last one out. We should be able to restore it. 455 00:34:39,494 --> 00:34:41,405 When are you going to be ready in there? 456 00:34:41,494 --> 00:34:45,692 I don't know. There's a crack across the lid. They've filled it with gypsum. 457 00:34:45,774 --> 00:34:49,130 We're going to need angle irons and differential pulleys to lift it. 458 00:34:54,774 --> 00:34:58,653 Tutankhamun had died but his tomb was unfinished. 459 00:35:02,894 --> 00:35:05,772 Now a new site had to be found in a hurry. 460 00:35:06,494 --> 00:35:08,803 His body was probably placed in the tomb 461 00:35:08,894 --> 00:35:12,443 his chief advisor, Ay, had already built for himself. 462 00:35:14,254 --> 00:35:18,372 It was not designed for a king but it could be made ready in time. 463 00:35:23,574 --> 00:35:27,772 Tutankhamun's coffin was placed inside a stone sarcophagus 464 00:35:27,854 --> 00:35:30,129 at the centre of the burial chamber, 465 00:35:30,214 --> 00:35:33,763 to be surrounded by four gold-covered shrines, 466 00:35:33,854 --> 00:35:35,526 one within the next, 467 00:35:35,614 --> 00:35:39,846 each covered in sacred writings to protect the king on his journey. 468 00:35:49,974 --> 00:35:51,771 The small tomb was crammed 469 00:35:51,854 --> 00:35:55,688 with everything Tutankhamun would need in the afterlife. 470 00:35:55,774 --> 00:36:00,052 There were beds, chairs, couches, musical instruments, 471 00:36:00,134 --> 00:36:03,444 magical charms, chariots, jewellery, 472 00:36:03,534 --> 00:36:07,925 swords, daggers, shields, torches, cosmetics 473 00:36:08,014 --> 00:36:11,165 and boats to carry him on his long journey. 474 00:36:19,694 --> 00:36:24,245 Tutankhamun was not buried with the care one might expect for a king. 475 00:36:24,734 --> 00:36:28,363 The golden coffin was too big and part of it had to be sawn off 476 00:36:28,454 --> 00:36:31,605 to make way for the lid of the sarcophagus. 477 00:36:31,694 --> 00:36:36,324 Tutankhamun's final resting place was in a tomb built for a commoner, 478 00:36:36,414 --> 00:36:38,291 and assembled in a rush. 479 00:36:41,774 --> 00:36:43,048 Good. 480 00:36:45,214 --> 00:36:47,648 LACAU: Good afternoon, Monsieur Carter. 481 00:36:47,734 --> 00:36:49,167 Monsieur Lacau. 482 00:36:49,254 --> 00:36:51,290 Have you come for the opening of the sarcophagus? 483 00:36:51,374 --> 00:36:53,205 I have. 484 00:36:53,294 --> 00:36:57,924 - My only regret is that Lord Carnarvon isn't here. - Indeed. 485 00:36:58,014 --> 00:37:02,405 Though I would have had to remind him that all the usual rules still apply. 486 00:37:02,774 --> 00:37:06,084 - I hope you understand that? - Yes. 487 00:37:06,694 --> 00:37:08,810 - Of course. Arthur, are you happy? - Yes. 488 00:37:08,894 --> 00:37:10,646 - Pecky, you happy? - I'm ready, Howard. 489 00:37:10,734 --> 00:37:15,046 All right, gentlemen, we lift on three. Very, very gently. 490 00:37:15,134 --> 00:37:18,490 One, two, three and lift. 491 00:37:19,694 --> 00:37:22,254 Come on, men, we can move this. Lift. 492 00:37:22,334 --> 00:37:24,848 Pull, gentlemen, pull. 493 00:37:24,934 --> 00:37:27,971 Come on, gentlemen, put your backs into it, we can move this. 494 00:37:28,054 --> 00:37:29,612 Pull. Lift it! 495 00:37:29,694 --> 00:37:31,366 - Come on, gentlemen. - Pull! 496 00:37:31,454 --> 00:37:33,046 Pull! 497 00:37:35,174 --> 00:37:37,051 That's it. That's it. 498 00:37:37,134 --> 00:37:38,647 Go! Go! She's coming. 499 00:37:38,734 --> 00:37:41,123 - She's moving. That's good. That's good. - Yes. 500 00:37:41,214 --> 00:37:44,047 It's moving. Now, gently, slowly, slowly. 501 00:37:48,974 --> 00:37:50,885 That's good. That's good. 502 00:37:52,894 --> 00:37:56,967 Excellent work. Keep it going, keep it going. Pull. Pull. 503 00:38:09,494 --> 00:38:11,166 HOWARD: Good work. 504 00:38:13,894 --> 00:38:18,046 Keep lifting it, Pecky, come on. Another foot and we can tie it off. 505 00:38:24,814 --> 00:38:27,009 Now tie it off. Tie it off. 506 00:38:45,574 --> 00:38:48,168 Have you ever seen anything more beautiful? 507 00:38:50,694 --> 00:38:54,733 There would seem to be a coffin inside the tomb, Monsieur Carter. 508 00:39:00,774 --> 00:39:03,766 You looking forward to seeing what's inside? 509 00:39:05,134 --> 00:39:06,533 Yes and no. 510 00:39:08,014 --> 00:39:10,892 I wish people would stop interfering. 511 00:39:10,974 --> 00:39:14,569 They just... Well, they just get in the way, don't they? 512 00:39:14,654 --> 00:39:16,087 I know what you mean. 513 00:39:16,174 --> 00:39:19,166 Sometimes it's hard to keep in mind what we're all here for, isn't it? 514 00:39:19,254 --> 00:39:23,008 No. I know exactly why I'm here. 515 00:39:23,094 --> 00:39:24,766 I never forget it for a second. 516 00:39:24,854 --> 00:39:27,163 And why do you think that is, then? 517 00:39:27,254 --> 00:39:31,452 I want to find him, Arthur. I want to know who he was. 518 00:39:32,974 --> 00:39:34,771 I want to talk to him. 519 00:39:35,334 --> 00:39:37,768 Well, you may well find him. 520 00:39:37,854 --> 00:39:40,652 But at the end of it, all he will be is a mummy. 521 00:39:41,294 --> 00:39:43,888 He's not going to talk to you, is he? 522 00:39:52,894 --> 00:39:57,843 And if I can also ask you to be careful on the steps into the tomb. 523 00:39:57,934 --> 00:40:00,004 They are very steep. 524 00:40:03,494 --> 00:40:05,007 Ibrahim. 525 00:40:05,574 --> 00:40:08,964 This letter is for you, Mr Carter. 526 00:40:26,614 --> 00:40:29,447 Gentlemen, I have an announcement to make. 527 00:40:30,814 --> 00:40:34,602 Today I was forbidden by letter from Monsieur Lacau 528 00:40:34,694 --> 00:40:39,688 from escorting friends and wives of my team into the tomb to show them the sarcophagus. 529 00:40:40,014 --> 00:40:44,166 This follows a number of discourtesies shown by the Egyptian Public Works Department 530 00:40:44,254 --> 00:40:46,643 and its Antiquities Service. 531 00:40:46,734 --> 00:40:50,044 The level of interference is now intolerable 532 00:40:50,134 --> 00:40:52,364 and shows a total lack of respect 533 00:40:52,454 --> 00:40:56,003 for the late Lord Carnarvon and his extraordinary generosity 534 00:40:56,094 --> 00:40:59,166 and affection for this country over the last 10 years. 535 00:40:59,254 --> 00:41:04,851 As a protest, myself and my collaborators refuse to continue our work in the tomb 536 00:41:04,934 --> 00:41:08,165 until such impossible restrictions have been removed. 537 00:41:12,774 --> 00:41:14,765 That's all I have to say. 538 00:41:34,814 --> 00:41:37,851 I've been asked to go and lecture in America. 539 00:41:38,814 --> 00:41:42,329 You'll like it there. They'll treat you like a king. 540 00:41:43,294 --> 00:41:45,489 (Coughing) 541 00:41:47,494 --> 00:41:49,246 You should see a doctor, Arthur. 542 00:41:49,334 --> 00:41:52,883 Too much sand in the lungs. That's the real curse of the pharaohs. 543 00:41:52,974 --> 00:41:55,727 I'll be fine once we're away from Egypt. 544 00:41:56,214 --> 00:41:58,284 I shall miss it dreadfully. 545 00:42:15,814 --> 00:42:17,930 (Soldier shouting orders) 546 00:42:21,614 --> 00:42:23,206 Monsieur Carter. 547 00:42:24,454 --> 00:42:28,732 I am sorry that it has come to this. I must ask you for the key to the tomb. 548 00:42:29,494 --> 00:42:33,851 The refusal to work is in contravention of the terms of the concession. 549 00:42:34,574 --> 00:42:36,769 My department will now take responsibility 550 00:42:36,854 --> 00:42:39,846 and overall control of the tomb and the excavation. 551 00:42:39,934 --> 00:42:42,209 You mean you're kicking me out? 552 00:42:43,814 --> 00:42:45,645 I warned you, Monsieur Carter. 553 00:42:46,654 --> 00:42:50,010 I've already spoken with the minister. He's in full agreement with me. 554 00:42:51,174 --> 00:42:53,005 The key, if you please. 555 00:43:03,054 --> 00:43:05,807 The soldiers were hardly necessary, you know. 556 00:43:31,814 --> 00:43:34,169 Have I done the right thing, Arthur? 557 00:43:35,734 --> 00:43:38,407 You did what you believed to be right. 558 00:44:26,494 --> 00:44:28,610 (Phone ringing) 559 00:44:49,334 --> 00:44:50,608 Carter. 560 00:44:50,694 --> 00:44:54,573 OPERATOR: Mr Carter, I have Monsieur Lacau for you from Cairo. 561 00:44:55,174 --> 00:44:58,007 HOWARD: The situation in Egypt has changed. 562 00:44:58,094 --> 00:45:01,211 The nationalist campaign of violence has backfired. 563 00:45:01,294 --> 00:45:02,966 The government are concerned. 564 00:45:03,054 --> 00:45:06,763 The hotel trade is vital to them and they're worried about losing tourists. 565 00:45:06,854 --> 00:45:10,608 Lacau is keen to reopen the tomb. 566 00:45:10,694 --> 00:45:13,731 But he needs an international team to do it 567 00:45:13,814 --> 00:45:16,009 and he's asked me to go back. 568 00:45:16,854 --> 00:45:18,412 Under his proposal, 569 00:45:18,494 --> 00:45:21,804 I see that I remain responsible for the costs of the excavation. 570 00:45:21,894 --> 00:45:23,247 Yes. 571 00:45:23,334 --> 00:45:27,088 And I am to renounce all claims on the contents of the tomb? 572 00:45:27,174 --> 00:45:28,926 Yes. 573 00:45:29,014 --> 00:45:32,370 Duplicate pieces that the Cairo Museum feel they can spare 574 00:45:32,454 --> 00:45:34,843 will, of course, be ceded to you. 575 00:45:35,414 --> 00:45:38,770 At the discretion of Monsieur Lacau, I suppose. 576 00:45:38,854 --> 00:45:42,813 I will do everything in my power to make sure that you receive a fair selection. 577 00:45:49,214 --> 00:45:52,763 My husband would have wanted you to return to your work. 578 00:45:58,654 --> 00:46:01,122 Will Mr Mace be returning to Egypt? 579 00:46:03,934 --> 00:46:06,243 I'm sorry, I thought you knew. 580 00:46:06,334 --> 00:46:08,370 Mace died recently. 581 00:46:08,454 --> 00:46:11,605 Oh, dear. I'm so sorry. 582 00:46:12,214 --> 00:46:17,163 I expect the newspapers will say he is another victim of the curse of Tutankhamun. 583 00:46:17,374 --> 00:46:19,842 Arthur always laughed at the idea. 584 00:46:20,854 --> 00:46:23,129 There are times when I wonder. 585 00:46:26,014 --> 00:46:27,732 (Shouting instructions in Arabic) 586 00:46:37,494 --> 00:46:39,485 (Speaking Arabic) 587 00:47:01,014 --> 00:47:03,482 Lift. Stop. Stop! 588 00:47:16,134 --> 00:47:18,045 You, stop. You, stop. 589 00:47:19,494 --> 00:47:21,485 You, lift. You, start. 590 00:47:23,374 --> 00:47:24,807 Everyone. 591 00:47:28,934 --> 00:47:30,765 That's good. 592 00:47:31,534 --> 00:47:32,887 Very nice. 593 00:47:33,414 --> 00:47:34,563 Good. 594 00:47:36,414 --> 00:47:38,928 Okay, let's get the planks in. Planks in. 595 00:47:42,294 --> 00:47:46,173 Good. And lower. Lower it very gently, lower it. 596 00:47:47,814 --> 00:47:50,487 (Boards creaking) 597 00:47:52,094 --> 00:47:53,925 Very nice. Tie it off. 598 00:47:54,014 --> 00:47:55,493 Tie it off. 599 00:47:58,654 --> 00:48:00,610 My God, that was heavy. 600 00:48:02,134 --> 00:48:03,487 Good work. 601 00:48:04,534 --> 00:48:05,887 I don't understand it. 602 00:48:05,974 --> 00:48:09,011 It took nine of us to lift it, we've taken two of the three coffin lids off, 603 00:48:09,094 --> 00:48:11,050 yet the whole thing still weighs a ton. 604 00:48:11,134 --> 00:48:14,092 - Mummy must be made of lead. - HOWARD: Here's your answer. 605 00:48:14,174 --> 00:48:17,723 The first two coffins were made of wood covered in gold foil. 606 00:48:18,094 --> 00:48:20,244 The third coffin isn't wood. 607 00:48:21,694 --> 00:48:23,332 It's solid gold. 608 00:48:24,934 --> 00:48:27,926 And they said this might not be a royal tomb. 609 00:48:28,614 --> 00:48:30,809 There is one thing that's bothering me. 610 00:48:31,734 --> 00:48:33,850 Look at Harry's photographs. 611 00:48:36,014 --> 00:48:40,132 The physiognomy of the second coffin is completely different from the other two. 612 00:48:40,974 --> 00:48:44,046 Mace always said these shrines were botched up. 613 00:48:45,694 --> 00:48:48,254 I think this one was made for someone else. 614 00:48:48,334 --> 00:48:50,928 I think they buried our friend in a hurry. 615 00:48:51,454 --> 00:48:54,446 And I think it's time we had a look, don't you? 616 00:48:57,294 --> 00:48:59,285 HOWARD: Ready? Lift. 617 00:49:04,294 --> 00:49:05,966 (Grunting) 618 00:49:09,894 --> 00:49:12,203 Pecky, tell me when you have it. 619 00:49:12,334 --> 00:49:16,043 PECKY: I'll take it now. Behind me, behind me, go behind me. 620 00:49:16,174 --> 00:49:17,527 Behind me. 621 00:49:19,894 --> 00:49:21,646 PECKY: Good, you've got it. 622 00:49:22,814 --> 00:49:24,133 All right, good. 623 00:49:24,214 --> 00:49:27,411 PECKY: Now, low, low, lower, lower. 624 00:49:36,174 --> 00:49:38,529 (Ali speaking in Arabic) 625 00:49:39,414 --> 00:49:40,893 Yes, he does. 626 00:49:41,654 --> 00:49:43,372 Every inch a king. 627 00:49:58,174 --> 00:49:59,607 Who are you? 628 00:50:35,134 --> 00:50:36,453 (Exclaiming) 629 00:50:59,094 --> 00:51:02,291 With the ceremonies complete, the tomb was sealed. 630 00:51:02,774 --> 00:51:06,926 Tutankhamun was finally left alone in the silent valley. 631 00:51:19,694 --> 00:51:24,085 Pharaoh Ay reigned for just four years, leaving no heir. 632 00:51:24,854 --> 00:51:26,572 When a new dynasty began, 633 00:51:26,654 --> 00:51:30,693 Tutankhamun's name was removed from the monuments he had built. 634 00:51:31,534 --> 00:51:35,971 With his records erased, his memory was allowed to wither away. 635 00:52:39,454 --> 00:52:41,172 Goodbye, old chap. 636 00:53:10,814 --> 00:53:13,169 - All done? - All done. 637 00:53:26,734 --> 00:53:28,486 So, was it worth it? 638 00:53:30,014 --> 00:53:31,606 I think so, yes. 639 00:53:32,334 --> 00:53:33,608 Oh, yes. 640 00:53:35,534 --> 00:53:37,331 And did you find him? 641 00:53:40,334 --> 00:53:41,687 A bit, yes. 642 00:53:43,174 --> 00:53:44,368 A bit. 643 00:53:48,694 --> 00:53:50,286 During his lifetime, 644 00:53:50,374 --> 00:53:54,162 Howard Carter received no official honour in Britain or Egypt 645 00:53:54,254 --> 00:53:57,087 in recognition of his unique achievements, 646 00:53:57,174 --> 00:54:01,690 and when he died in March, 1939, his funeral was poorly attended. 647 00:54:02,334 --> 00:54:04,165 But Tutankhamun's tomb 648 00:54:04,254 --> 00:54:08,293 remains the most famous archaeological find of all time.