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Tutankhamun or Tutankhamen (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.
Tutankhamun (sometimes called “King Tut”) was an ancient Egyptian king. He ruled from 1333 BCE until his death in 1323 BCE. His tomb is more significant than his short reign. The discovery of Tutankhamun’s largely intact tomb in 1922 is considered one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in the modern era.
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 '.
- Joshua J. Mark
Oct 18, 2022 · Learn about the boy king who ruled ancient Egypt for nine years and whose tomb was discovered in 1922. Find out what we know and what we don't about Tut's name, family, reign, death and treasures.
- Amy Mckeever
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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.
Nov 7, 2021 · The Excavation of Tutankhamun’s Mummy | King Tut in Color. After 3 years Howard Carter and his team finally get to excavate the lost tomb of King Tutankhamun. Using colorization technology,...
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Learn about the life, death and legacy of Tutankhamun, the last pharaoh of his dynasty. Discover what was inside his famous tomb, how he looked and try some fun activities.