On November 4, 1922, the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamen
by the 5th Earl of Carnarvon and Howard Carter was considered the
first global media event and has provided a legacy of understanding,
knowledge and insight into a remarkable civilization. Among many
talents, the 5th Earl was an avid amateur photographer with an artistic
eye for composition. His photographs are at Highclere Castle in
Hampshire, England stored in photo albums in the library, and show
the process of discovering and excavating the tomb of Tutankhamen,
as well as scenes of daily life in Egypt during this period.
With kind permission, George Herbert, the 8th Earl of Carnarvon,
who is a longtime close friend of Viking and the godfather of the
Viking Osiris, has allowed us to share this private collection for guests
sailing on board "his ship," as well as its identical sister ships. ese
images were carefully selected by the designer and godfather of the
Viking Aton, Richard Riveire, to complement the light-filled interiors
of this vessel and highlight destinations along the Nile.
THE 5TH EARL OF CARNARVON'S
PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION
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