On November 4, 1922, Egyptian workers working in the Valley of the Kings, near Luxor, uncovered a rock-cut passage that led to an unknown tomb. This discovery marked the beginning of one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century. Three weeks later, British archaeologist Howard Carter carefully drilled a small hole in a sealed door and, using a candle for light, revealed treasures that had remained untouched for over 3,000 years. These items were discovered under the patronage of Lord Carnarvon, who had funded the expedition. What made this discovery unique was that the tomb had not been looted, unlike most of the other tombs in the valley, which had been explored and plundered long ago. At the time, many in the scientific community had lost hope of finding anything of major importance in the Valley of the Kings, but Carter was convinced that a tomb belonging to a lesser-known young king still remained undiscovered. The tomb was identified as that of Tutankhamun, a young pharaoh who had died around the age of 18. His tomb is much smaller than those of other rulers from the New Kingdom, a fact that Egyptologists attribute to his early death. It is believed that the funeral team had to act quickly and may have reused an existing space meant for someone else. Despite its modest size, the tomb contained more than 5,000 objects, many of which were in fragile condition. These included over 250 kilograms of gold, which would be worth about 12 million Swiss francs today. The famous golden funerary mask of Tutankhamun is just one of the thousands of items found, including chariots, thrones, statues, and other furnishings. The discovery led to the legend of a "curse" placed on those who entered the tomb, but this story has been largely debunked. The death of Lord Carnarvon, who was with Carter during the discovery, was the first to be linked to the curse. However, Professor Luc Gabolde, an expert on Tutankhamun, has shown that Carnarvon's death was due to a common illness, not supernatural causes. The average life expectancy in the early 1920s was around 52 years, and the deaths of those who visited the tomb were statistically normal. The curse, therefore, is more of a sensational story than a factual account. A century after its discovery, the tomb of Tutankhamun continues to provide valuable insights. Recent studies have examined mold traces found on the tomb's walls and the mummy of Ramses II, identifying aspergillus fungi. These findings have not revealed any ancient viruses or toxins, contrary to what some media have suggested. The tomb remains a living source of knowledge, offering new data for researchers each generation. Today, the 5,398 objects from the tomb are on display at the Grand Egyptian Museum near Cairo, making it possible for the public to view these treasures for the first time since their discovery.