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
   
Howard Carter   Name:
Howard Carter
Type:
Scientist
Nationality:
English
Birth:
May 9, 1874
Death:
March 2, 1939
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