As the work proceeded we found that the western end of the cutting receded under the slope of the rock, and thus was partly roofed over by the overhanging rock. Howard Carter Read Quote
Here before us was sufficient evidence to show that it really was an entrance to a tomb, and by the seals, to all outward appearances that it was intact. Howard Carter Read Quote
All we have to do is to peel the shrines like an onion, and we will be with the king himself. Howard Carter Read Quote
We were astonished by the beauty and refinement of the art displayed by the objects surpassing all we could have imagined – the impression was overwhelming. Howard Carter Read Quote
It was a sight surpassing all precedent, and one we never dreamed of seeing. Howard Carter Read Quote
We were totally unprepared for such a large quantity of visitors, and in view of the preservation of the antiquities they being very crowded and in poor preservation, we were obliged to refuse admission until some preparation was made to safeguard the objects. Howard Carter Read Quote
Towards sunset we had cleared down to the level of the 12th step, which was sufficient to expose a large part of the upper portion of a plastered and sealed doorway. Howard Carter Read Quote
