The tomb of King Tutankhamun was found on November 4, 1922, by the British archaeologist Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings , Egypt. It turned out to be one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century . Here 's a closer look at this remarkable find : The Discovery Location : Valley of the Kings , close to Luxor, Egypt. Date : November 4, 1922. Lead Archaeologist: Howard Carter, who was supported by Lord Carnarvon, a wealthy British nobleman with a deep interest in ancient Egypt. Initial Find : Egyptian laborers discovered a staircase below the tomb of Ramesses VI, which led to a doorway marked with the name Tutankhamun. Ente...