Assignment:
Studying the past is like excavating an archaeological site, such as opening up an ancient tomb. That's one way of thinking of what we're doing in this course: excavating the past and trying to understand what it means for us today. For this learning activity, I want you to think of yourself as an archaeologist. Specifically, I want you to read the original National Geographic article about Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1922.
The article: At the Tomb of Tutankhamen- An Account of the Opening of the Royal Egyptian Sepulcher Which Contained the Most Remarkable Funeral Treasures Unearthed in Historic Times By Maynard Owen Williams
Imagine that you were Howard Carter.
Consider the following questions in a 2-paragraph essay.
How would you feel as you stood before the sealed door, ready to open King Tut's tomb?
What would you most want to discover and understand about the past?
As you entered the room that had been sealed for over 3000 years, what would you be looking for?
How would you begin trying to make sense of what you found?
Response should be 250 words , Apa Style.