‘It’s a find that has never been surpassed, with such an influence on the view of ancient Egyptian civilisation’ The Earl
It’s the family seat of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon and best known for its starring role in ITV’s drama series Downton Abbey. But the magnificent Highclere Castle is also famous for its connection to one of the most extraordinary archaeological stories of Egypt.
One hundred years ago this month, the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, George Herbert, helped discover the tomb of Tutankhamun, a treasure trove
