On Nov 22, 1922, Egyptologist Howard Carter made a discovery that changed history forever. “What do you see?” asked the English Lord Carnavan (George Herbert), as Carter peered through a small hole leading into an ancient tomb in Egypt. “I see wonderful things,” said Carter. The wonderful things Carter saw were the contents the Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamen’s tomb, the only pharaonic tomb discovered in the Valley of the Kings undisturbed.
“Carter’s careful documentation and excavation (of Tut’s tomb) have been invaluable in teaching us how Egyptians viewed their king and his importance to them in the afterlife,” said Egyptologist Tammy Hilburn.
Hilburn talked about King Tut and her theory about his tomb at the Spring River Gem and Mineral Club meeting May 6 at the Omaha Center.
We will do some research on these claims and get back.
Sign archaeology Effort Is Underway To Salvage Boulangerie’s “Archaeology”
Responding to the unearthing of historic signage on the site of the former Pioneer Boulangerie on Main Street, the Santa Monica Landmarks Commission voted Monday to immediately contact the property’s developer and halt demolition until the findings can be documented.
Commissioner Nina Fresco displayed photos of the property, which has been shut down since the mid-90s. Demolition of the structure began last week, and the partial stripping away of the French-style mansard roof revealed several storefronts with tiling and signage such as “Thrifty Paint and Salvage.”
Apparently, the builders of the Boulangerie had constructed the French façade over existing storefronts, which seem to date back to the 1920s.