Archaeologists discovered the intact tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun in November 1922 in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, Egypt. Tutankhamun's tomb was relatively small and undisturbed, containing a wealth of treasures and artifacts that provided insights into the daily life and culture of ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom period. The discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb sparked widespread interest in ancient Egyptian history and archaeology around the world.