Howard Carter House
بيت هوارد كارتر
The West Bank home of archaeologist Howard Carter, who discovered Tutankhamun's tomb. It preserves his studio, darkroom and personal belongings, and a replica of Tutankhamun's tomb stands nearby.
The house is located near the entrance road to the Valley of the Kings. Inside, Carter's study, darkroom and dining room have been recreated, and photographs from 1922, when he discovered Tutankhamun's tomb, line the walls. In the courtyard is a full-scale 1:1 replica of Tutankhamun's burial chamber, which serves as an alternative when the original tomb is crowded or closed. Admission is about 100 Egyptian pounds. A visit takes about 30 to 45 minutes, and it fits easily after the Valley of the Kings.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Luxor Hot Air Balloon
- Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
- Ramesseum
- Tombs of the Nobles (Sheikh Abd el-Qurna)
- Colossi of Memnon
- Valley of the Kings
- Deir el-Medina
- Medinet Habu (Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III)