King Tutankhamun at Biltmore

Egypt was part of George and Edith Vanderbilt’s travels, but it was their son-in-law, the Honorable John Francis Amherst Cecil, who had a special connection to famed archaeologist Howard Carter. The Cecil family’s remarkable collection of Egyptian artifacts inspired Carter’s passion for archaeology, which led to his 1922 discovery of King Tut’s tomb.

To help you remember your Biltmore Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures experience, we’ve curated this collection—enjoy!