University of Tampa Egyptian Excavations & Cultural Significance of The Temple of Ramses Ii Discussion Please check the file below it has all the requireme

University of Tampa Egyptian Excavations & Cultural Significance of The Temple of Ramses Ii Discussion Please check the file below it has all the requirements, and I’ll provide the PowerPoint slides too 1
Art History: Survey I
Quiz 3-2
(300 words, 20 points)
In 1907, the British archeologist, Howard Carter was hired by Lord Carnarvon to supervise his
Egyptian excavations. Carter had been excavating the Valley of the Kings for 15 years,
producing very little results, yet believing that he could uncover the intact tomb of Tutankhamen.
Finally, in 1922, Carter discovered the tomb, proving that it was not a figment of his
imagination. According to Egyptian laws, the contents of Tutanknamen’s tomb were to be
recorded and kept in Egypt. However, after Carter’s death, some minor objects, such as bracelet
in the form of the Sphinx or a bronze dog (see the PPT), that were attributed to King Tut’s tomb
were found in his estate. In your opinion, were Carter’s actions ethical, permissible,
understandable? Explain your position.
In 1930s-40s, these objects ended up at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, which
purchased them in good faith (not knowing that they were taken from Egypt illegally). In late
1990s, these objects were identified with certainty as originating from King Tut’s tomb. Since
they were taken out of Egypt without permission, Egypt demanded that the objects were to be
returned. In your opinion, should the museum return the objects? Explain your position.

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