Treasures of King Tutankhamun. These magnificent artifacts were found in the tomb of King Tutankhamun, the most famous of all, as it is the only royal tomb in the Valley of the Kings whose contents were discovered relatively intact and complete. The discovery of the tomb in 1922 by Howard Carter was accompanied by the discovery of gold artifacts and other luxurious items. The tomb of Tutankhamun and its treasures are an icon of Egypt, and their discovery remains one of the most important archaeo

Cairo's newest attraction is the Grand Egyptian Museum, a modern testament to one of the world's oldest civilizations. Spanning more than 5 million square feet, the $1 billion museum arrives after decades of delays caused by political upheaval, financial setbacks, a global pandemic and regional wars. Jane Pauley reports on the opening of the museum, whose collection includes thousands of artifacts from the reign of King Tutankhamun — items that haven’t been displayed together since his tomb was