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Tutankhamun [a] or Tutankhamen [b] (c. 1341 BC – c. 1323 BC), was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled c. 1332 – 1323 BC during the late Eighteenth Dynasty of ancient Egypt. Born Tutankhaten, he was likely a son of Akhenaten, thought to be the KV55 mummy.
6 days ago · Tutankhamun (flourished 14th century bce) was a king of ancient Egypt (reigned c. 1333–24 bce), known chiefly for his intact tomb, KV 62 (tomb 62), discovered in the Valley of the Kings in 1922.
Apr 1, 2014 · Tutankhamun (also known as Tutankhamen and `King Tut', r. c.1336-c.1327 BCE) is the most famous and instantly recognizable Pharaoh in the modern world. His golden sarcophagus is now a symbol almost synonymous with Egypt. His name means `living image of [the god] Amun '.
Nov 9, 2009 · Tutankhamun, or simply King Tut, ruled Egypt as pharaoh until his early death. Howard Carter found his tomb intact, setting off a worldwide Egyptology frenzy.
Oct 18, 2022 · King Tutankhamun did more in death for the knowledge of ancient Egypt than he accomplished in his short life. Here's what you need to know about the boy king.
Apr 10, 2024 · Tutankhamun, also known as King Tut, was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh whose lavish tomb became world-famous upon its discovery in 1922.
The tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered in the Valley of the Kings in 1922 by excavators led by the Egyptologist Howard Carter, more than 3,300 years after Tutankhamun's death and burial. Whereas the tombs of most pharaohs were plundered by graverobbers in ancient times, Tutankhamun's tomb was hidden by debris for most of its existence and ...
Learn about the famous Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun. What do we know about Tutankhamun? Tutankhamun inherited the throne around age 9 and became Pharaoh in around 1332 BC. Because he was so...
Nov 15, 2022 · King Tutankhamun, also known as King Tut, was a pharaoh who ruled Egypt from 1332 to 1323 B.C. He ascended to the throne of Egypt as a child, when he was eight or nine years old, and was guided...
Oct 21, 2022 · Here’s how the historic unearthing of Tutankhamun’s tomb changed archaeology and our understanding of ancient Egypt. Tutankhamun’s tomb, discovered in 1922, is still the most intact pharaoh’s...
