Georges Aaron Bénédite
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Georges Aaron Bénédite was a French Egyptologist from Nîmes
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He was the son of Samuel and Isabella Bénédite Lisbon, whose second husband George Lafenestre (1837–1919), was a noted poet, art critic and curator of the Louvre
, who helped raise the young George Aaron; who himself later became a curator at the Louvre in the Department of Egyptology.
Bénédite discovered the tomb of Akhethotep at Saqqara
on March 28, 1903. He excavated several tombs in the Valley of the Kings
, such as KV41
in 1900.
He died shortly after visiting the tomb of Tutankhamun
, further adding to the legend of the curse of the pharaoh. His body was brought back to France and was buried in the family vault in the cemetery of Bourg-la-Reine
in the Hauts-de-Seine
.
Nîmes
Nîmes is the capital of the Gard department in the Languedoc-Roussillon region in southern France. Nîmes has a rich history, dating back to the Roman Empire, and is a popular tourist destination.-History:...
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He was the son of Samuel and Isabella Bénédite Lisbon, whose second husband George Lafenestre (1837–1919), was a noted poet, art critic and curator of the Louvre
Louvre
The Musée du Louvre – in English, the Louvre Museum or simply the Louvre – is one of the world's largest museums, the most visited art museum in the world and a historic monument. A central landmark of Paris, it is located on the Right Bank of the Seine in the 1st arrondissement...
, who helped raise the young George Aaron; who himself later became a curator at the Louvre in the Department of Egyptology.
Bénédite discovered the tomb of Akhethotep at Saqqara
Saqqara
Saqqara is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, serving as the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis. Saqqara features numerous pyramids, including the world famous Step pyramid of Djoser, sometimes referred to as the Step Tomb due to its rectangular base, as well as a number of...
on March 28, 1903. He excavated several tombs in the Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings , less often called the Valley of the Gates of the Kings , is a valley in Egypt where, for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, tombs were constructed for the Pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom .The valley stands on the west bank of...
, such as KV41
KV41
Tomb KV41, located in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt, was the last tomb to be found by Victor Loret, and has not been excavated or examined. The original owner of this tomb is unclear, but it may have been Tetisheri.-External links:...
in 1900.
He died shortly after visiting the tomb of Tutankhamun
Tutankhamun
Tutankhamun , Egyptian , ; approx. 1341 BC – 1323 BC) was an Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty , during the period of Egyptian history known as the New Kingdom...
, further adding to the legend of the curse of the pharaoh. His body was brought back to France and was buried in the family vault in the cemetery of Bourg-la-Reine
Bourg-la-Reine
Bourg-la-Reine is a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris. The inhabitants are called Réginaburgiens. The town is twinned with Kenilworth, UK.-History:...
in the Hauts-de-Seine
Hauts-de-Seine
Hauts-de-Seine is designated number 92 of the 101 départements in France. It is part of the Île-de-France region, and covers the western inner suburbs of Paris...
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