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The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922 is one of the most important events in the history of archaeology. But what about the people who uncovered the boy king and shared his story with an astonished world? We delve deeper into the hidden stories behind the scenes.
An Egyptological archive at Oxford
The Tutankhamun Spatial Archive builds on the Griffith Institute’s long-standing commitment to preserving and sharing the complete archaeological record of Tutankhamun’s tomb. Drawing on decades of digitisation work, the project transforms thousands of documents, many never before published online, into a single interlinked database that allows users to explore the tomb and its contents in entirely new ways.
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How the Tutankhamun Archive continues to shape research and public engagement
For over a century, the Tutankhamun Archive has inspired scholars, students, and the public alike. The new Tutankhamun Spatial Archive continues this legacy by expanding how people can engage with one of the most significant archaeological discoveries ever made.
This resource is not simply a digital collection, it is a platform for exploration, research, and learning that connects the past with the tools of the present....
Help us preserve, research, and share the Tutankhamun Spatial Archive.
Your support funds digitisation, open-access online publication, and learning resources for schools and researchers worldwide.
Although part of the University of Oxford, our activities are funded independently through Professor Griffith's original endowment, the resources of which are now limited and cover only essential expenses.
Last updated: 4 November 2025
Last updated: 4th November 2025
All enquiries: griffith.institute@ames.ox.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1865 278097
Last updated: 4 November 2025