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    TUTA NKHA M UN

    A BO
    U UTA NKHA M T
    UN
    King Tutankhamun is one of the most famous rulers
    who ever lived thanks to the 1922 discovery of the
    pharaoh’s tomb in Egypt’s Valley of the kings. The
    find stirred the imaginations of millions who were
    fascinated by the boy king’s golden-masked
    mummy.
    Born during ancient Egypt’s 18th Dynasty—which
    stretched from 1550 B.C. to 1295 B.C.—Tut began
    his life under a different name: Tutankhaten.
    But around 1336 B.C., King Akhenaten died after
    about 17 years on the throne—and nine-year-old
    Tut ascended to power.
    Mysteries of King
    Tu tan k h amu n :
    What we still don't
    know
    INSIDE OF
    TOMB
    Tutankhamun’s Rule and Restoration
    Tutankhamun became pharaoh at just nine years old, following the brief reign of an
    unknown predecessor. His advisers worked to reverse the religious and political
    upheaval
    caused by Akhenaten, moving the court back to Thebes and reinstating Egypt's
    traditional gods and order, known as ma’at.
    Mysterious Death and Burial
    Tut died at 19, likely due to an infected leg injury, possibly caused by a chariot
    accident or other mishap. His rushed burial in a small tomb with mismatched artifacts
    reflects the unpreparedness for his sudden demise. Notably, his mummy was found
    without a heart, possibly symbolizing a link to the god Osiris.
    Political Intrigue and Dynasty’s End
    After Tut’s death, Ankhesenamun sought an alliance with the Hittites by requesting a
    royal marriage, but the prince sent to marry her was killed en route. Power struggles
    followed, with generals Horemheb and Aye potentially vying for the throne. Aye
    married Ankhesenamun, cementing his position.
    Legacy and Unanswered Questions
    King Tut’s short life and sudden death marked the end of Egypt’s 18th dynasty, leaving
    questions about his legacy and the circumstances surrounding his rule and burial.
    THE TOMB
    During the early twentieth century, Howard Carter, a British Egyptologist, excavated for
    many
    years in the Valley of the Kings—a royal burial ground located on the west bank of the
    ancient city
    of Thebes.He was running out of money to support his archaeological digs when he asked
    for funding for one more season from his financial backer, the fifth Earl of Carnarvon. Lord
    Carnarvon granted him one more year—and what a year it was! At the beginning of
    November 1922, Carter came upon the first of twelve steps of the entrance that led to the
    tomb of Tutankhamun. He quickly recovered the steps and sent a telegram to Carnarvon in
    England so they could open the tomb together. Carnarvon departed for Egypt immediately
    and on November 26, 1922, they made a hole in the entrance of the antechamber in order
    to look in.The task of cataloging the finds was an immense undertaking for the team. Carter
    spent a decade systematically recording the finds and having them photographed.

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