The Times on Thursday reported an important and fascinating discovery
by Lord Carnarvon and Mr. Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings, near Thebes. It had been generally supposed that this famous valley had yielded up all its mysteries long ago. Mr. Carter, how- ever, thought otherwise, and, having come across sug- gestions of further treasure below the tomb of Mimeses VI. in the royal necropolis of the ancient Empire, he and Lord Carnarvon continued their excavations. The first chamber which was opened was a wonderful spectacle containing gilt couches inlaid with ivory and precious stones, inlaid boxes painted with hunting scenes, a mar- vellous throne, a chair encrusted with precious stones and adorned with portraits, statues, chariots, maces, alabaster vases and quantities of trussed ducks and haunches of venison, left according to the ancient custom for the supply of the dead.
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