Word: carnavon
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Those interested in big game hunting under the soil of Egypt, and in bringing their trophies home with them, met a preliminary reverse when the Egyptian government declared that no more finds should be taken out of the country; and a final blow when the Carnavon expedition had its excavating license revoked...
...good example of Egyptian feeling in this regard is given in a communication published in a native newspaper when Lord Carnavon's body was being sent home. The paper suggested that his coffin be searched, declaring itself not at all sure that archaeological treasures might not be concealed in it. After this the expedition and the government proceeded to exchange discourtesies; the government by slighting European ladies, and Mr. Carter by affronting officials with the result, presumably, that none of the objects from the tomb will over be taken farther than Cairo...
...only Pharaoh whose tomb has until recently remained undiscovered. The first reports two weeks ago promised a treasure surpassing all other archaeological discoveries in Egypt; and the wonders still continue although the inner chamber is still sealed and must remain so until the financier of the expedition, Lord Carnavon, reaches the scene of explorations, probably some time in February...
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