A.
Because it had been looted, it took archaeologists a long time to find evidence about life in ancient Egypt.
B.
Because it was almost untouched, archaeologists were able to find out about how Egyptian slaves lived.
C.
Because it was almost untouched, archaeologists were able to study what a Pharaoh's tomb contained.
D.
Because it had been looted, archaeologists were able to understand that Pharaohs were not respected.
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C. Because it was almost untouched, archaeologists were able to study what a Pharaoh's tomb contained.
The discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 by Howard Carter was significant because, despite some looting, many artifacts remained in the tomb, allowing archaeologists to learn a great deal about the burial practices, beliefs, and daily life in ancient Egypt, particularly regarding royal burials.
