Farmer carves world record-setting image of Tutankhamun into field of maize
The maze was officially opened to lovers of ancient Egypt on Friday.
A farmer has paid tribute to the 100-year anniversary of Tutankhamun’s tomb being found by carving a gigantic image of the late pharaoh into a field of maize.
The image is said to be the equivalent of eight Wembley football pitches and, at more than 100m in diameter, the head of the giant figure is bigger than the Royal Albert Hall.
“I have also set a tricky hieroglyphic quiz trail within the maze, a real cornundrum!”
George Herbert, Eighth Earl of Carnarvon, who officially opened the maze and is the great-grandson of the fifth earl of Carnarvon, who first entered the tomb, said: “(My great-grandfather) would have been amazed, as I am, to see this incredible image of Tutankhamun carved into a field of maize.
“It is fantastic that 100 years on this amazing image of Tutankhamun will also be sent around the world.”
The Tutankhamun centenary maze is open for visitors from Saturday July 15 to Monday September 4.
