Lost in the Lost Tombs
- Joseph Timmons
- Aug 30, 2016
- 2 min read
We all know the story of Howard Carter, but history has almost completely forgotten the actual 1st soul lost in the hunt for the treasures of Egypt. Whereas Howard Carter first visited Egypt in October 1891, and then went on to discover the tomb of King Tut, another explorer and would be finder of kings Arthur Handstrom II, was already digging in the sands of Egypt’s hot desert, without the financial backing of millionaires.
After the loss of his wife Angela, Arthur Handstrom II also lost his eldest and only son Arthur Handstrom III, in a freak accident in a classroom laboratory at Miskatonic University. Handstrom drove himself deep into his work and his books, having that as his only solace during his mourning. it is then when he came upon some old manuscripts and scrolls that had somehow not been registered in the Universities directory of documents. Handstrom, a proficient Egyptology Professor and experienced Archeologist, translated the Egyptian historical documents and found some tales of great interest, and it seemed to bring him out of his depression and fueled his desire to once again travel to Egypt to look for treasure.
Mr. Handstrom took his entire fortune to travel to Egypt to find the Lost Tomb of another legendary figure of history, but not a king, but a kings servant, Hepseptornet, who was a Priest and Pharaoh’s Physician. Hepseptornet was believed to have buried with him the Book Of The Dead, a tome said to have the secret to eternal life, in addition to other manuscripts with potions and herbs that were believed to bring back the dead. Arthur Hadstrom II had spoken with other explorers associated with Miskatonic University and became obsessed with the thought of bringing back his lost loved ones, some even said that he appeared possessed with finding Hepseptornet.
Arthur Handstrom II had kept close contact with his associates back at the university, until December 24th, 1892. On January 2nd, 1893 officials were dispatched to the dig site and found the site offices empty, nothing was damaged or disturbed, in fact everything was in perfect order.
Upon further investigation the bodies of the local miners were found, their bodies seemed to be dried out completely, drained of all fluids, nothing but shells of the men they were, a freak incident of extreme dehydration.
The whereabouts of Arthur Handstrom II was never discovered, nor was the body of the Mummy that was found buried in the tomb. Documents found in the main office tent stated that on the December 21st they had uncovered the tomb of Hepseptornet and he was deciphering the hieroglyphs when there was a series of disturbances, Miners and staff members leaving digs in fear, sometimes hearing sounds in the caves under the tombs, some said they seemed like voices, moans and chanting.
Handstrom did not call in the Authorities, witnesses that came forward during the investigation said that Handstrom seemed to not care about the events that were occurring, in fact some said he felt “Challenged” by something or someone. there were some photographs that look like they were taken during the dig, which we were able to publish.
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