Tutankhamun

Tutankhamun was an Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty 1332–1323 BC, during the period of Egyptian history which was known as the New Kingdom or the New Empire Period. He has been referred to colloquially as King Tut of Egypt. His original name, Tutankhaten, has a meaning "Living Image of Aten", while Tutankhamun means "Living Image of Amun". In hieroglyphs, the name Tutankhamun was typically written Amun-tut-ankh, to show reverence to the divine name of Amun. He is possibly also the Nibhurrereya

Tutankhamun is one of the most famous and instantly recognisable Pharaohs of the modern world, even though he lived and reigned over 3,000 years ago. The boy Pharaoh was born under the name Tutankhaten (`living image of Aten'), in 1345 BCE and died in 1327 BCE at the age of just 18 or 19, after only being in power for 10 years. Until archaeologist Howard Carter discovered his almost fully-intact tomb in the Valley of the Kings in 1922 CE, the Pharaoh was almost unheard of due to the common belief

first to discover the steps leading to the tomb of King Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt on November 4, 1922. Carter landed in Egypt in 1891, determined to find one of the remaining ancient Egyptian tombs; Tutankhamun’s. However, there was doubt the tomb even existed. Carter stated that there were several pieces of evidence - a faience cup, a piece of gold foil, and a cache of funerary items which all bore the name of Tutankhamun - already found that convinced him that the tomb of King

The Tomb Of Tutankhamun The sand was boiling hot and the sun beating down are there backs. Egypt was the place where Tutankhamun’s tomb lay beneath the sand. A British man from Highclere castle in Britain, was about to fund one of the greatest expeditions in the world. His name was Lord Carnarvon and he was meeting with a great archeologist Dr. Howard Carter. “Hello young sir,” Lord Carnarvon said as Howard Carter walked through the huge front door. “I see you were waiting for me in the parlor

1. The mask of Tutankhamun ( ) This mask of Tutankhamun is an example of the highest artistic and technical achievements of the ancient Egyptians in the New Kingdom. Covering the head of the wrapped mummy in its coffin, the mask ensured more protection for the king's body. The exact portrayal of the king's facial features achieved here made it possible for his soul to recognize him and return to his mummified body, thus ensuring his resurrection. The head is covered by the royal headdress and the

Tutankhamun (born as Tutankhaten) captured global interest in ancient Egypt when British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered his tomb in the Valley Of Kings in 1922 Despite his fame, Tutankhamun lived an unremarkable life due to his very young age and early death. Tutankhamun was born to Akhenaton during his reign otherwise known as the “Amarna Revolution.” In his time as pharaoh Akhenaton instated Aton as the chief male god of Egypt and moved the religious and administrative capitals to his

Tutankhamun is one of the most famous and instantly recognisable Pharaohs of the modern world even though he lived and reigned over 3,000 years ago. The boy King was born in the 11th year of his father’s reign in 1345 BCE and died in 1327 BCE at the age of just 17 or 18 after only being in power for 8 years. Until archaeologist Howard Carter discovered his almost fully-intact tomb in the Valley of the Kings in 1922 CE, the pharaoh was almost unheard of due to the common belief that he was a minor

Ancient Egypt revolved around the belief that one was reborn after death and would be guaranteed eternal life if the body was preserved and buried properly. Tutankhamun became a pharaoh of Egypt at the age of nine during the 18th Dynasty. His rain lasted approximately 10 years when he died unexpectedly and consequently his tomb and burial was rushed leaving him with a much smaller and less impressive tomb that was common for 18th dynasty tombs. Tutankhamun’s tomb was discovered still sealed by British

Tutankhamun Probably one of the best known pharaohs of ancient Egypt would be Tutankhamun. Tutankhamun was a minor figure in ancient Egyptian history, he was born into a very powerful Akhenaten also known as Amenhotep IV one of egypt's most powerful rulers. Tutankhamun was born circa 1341 B.C.E. He was given the name Tutankhaten, meaning "the living image of Aten." King Tut was the 12th king of the 18th Egyptian dynasty. King Tutankhamun ruled Egypt as pharaoh for 10 years until his death at age

Thesis: Tutankhamun has a legacy all over the world because of his marvelous tomb, his young age to come to power and the uncertainty of who his parents were. Tutankhamun's tomb is one of the best preserved and most well known because of its safety from tomb robbers. So much was found in the tomb that tells us everything about his time as king of egypt. (Rosalie) The Valley of the Kings was a place where only the highest of important people were buried. (Rosalie) Tutankhamuns tomb was so very well