We were totally unprepared for such a large quantity of visitors, and in view of the preservation — Howard Carter
Towards sunset we had cleared down to the level of the 12th step, which was sufficient — Howard Carter
The news of the discovery spread fast all over the country, and inquisitive enquiries — Howard Carter
Here before us was sufficient evidence to show that it really was an entrance to a tomb — Howard Carter
Feverishly we cleared away the remaining last scraps of rubbish on the floor of the passage — Howard Carter
As the work proceeded we found that the western end of the cutting receded under the slope — Howard Carter
All we have to do is to peel the shrines like an onion, and we will be with the king himself. — Howard Carter
After clearing 9 metres of the descending passage, in about the middle of the afternoon — Howard Carter