It was one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century - perhaps of all time.<br/> <br />Ninety years ago this week, British Egyptologists Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon discovered the tomb of the boy king, Tutankhamun, in Egypt's Valley of the Kings - which had lain undisturbed for more than 3000 years.<br/> <br />Inside the remarkably well-preserved tomb was an abundance of gold and fineries left with the 19-year-old after his death and mummification.<br/> <br />On Thursday, Carnarvon's great grandson - the current Lord Carnarvon - was among those attending a celebration event at Carter's old house in Luxor, now a museum.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) GREAT-GRANDSON OF THE 5TH EARL OF CARNARVON, LORD CARNARVON 8TH EARL OF CARNARVON, SAYING:<br/> <br />"When my great-grandfather and Howard Carter actually broke through the outer sealed door with Tutankhamun's cartouche and crest on it and when they first saw into the ante-chamber of the tomb. This amazing archaeological discovery that has never been surpassed.''<br/> <br />Egyptian authorities also marked the anniversary by reopening the tomb of Merinbetah - previously closed for six years of restoration.<br/> <br />Tourism chief Hisham Zaazou said the government was determined to support more events to boost tourism, which has declined sharply since the revolution.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) EGYPT'S MINISTER OF TOURISM, HISHAM ZAAZOU, SAYING:<br/> <br />''We will continue to have an agenda, a touristic agenda, throughout the coming weeks and months for these parts to help boost the interest and the demand once again to.''<br/> <br />Despite the Tutankhamun anniversary and it being peak season, Luxor, traditionally a prime tourist hub, is currently only at about 27 percent of its tourist capacity.
