Tutankhamun

Tutankhamun was called and crowned king of Lower Egypt and Upper Egypt. Tutankhamun restored Amenhotep III’s Theban palace ; issued a decree restoring temples, images, and privileges of the old gods. After King Tutankhamun’s death, Akhesenamun, his wife in which he was forced to marry, was unfortianatly left in a difficult position, since the other prince was murdered before he even got into Egypt, she was forced to marry Ay, and became king of Egypt. Tutankhamun lived his early life in the city…

Looking over this subject, I have carefully constructed a theory that King Tutankhamun died gradually from an infected wound caused by a battle wound while walking home from the battle. The first piece of evidence that proves this is that x-rays reveal that Tutankhamun had no knee cap and multiple leg wounds which look as to have been made by a sharp point. Secondly, there are many chariots and arrows in his tomb which indicate his involvement in wars. Thirdly, there were several walking sticks…

clue came from a famous cache”(O’Conner). These items were hidden in a safe tomb, and with more research the came to conclusions that the clay sealing of the cache, was done by Tutankhamun himself. Some scientists believe this royal cache was that tomb raiders. Among these treasures, furniture that belonged to Tutankhamun was found there too. There were other clues that gave some insight to the existence of Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings. More clues were found inside a small pit…

In his article, “Akhenaten: Egyptian Pharaoh, Nefertiti’s Husband, Tut’s Father”, Jarus mentions that the Akhenaten was the son of Amenhotep III and his wife Queen Tiye. According to his article, “Akhenaten was a pharaoh who reigned over the Egypt for about 17 years between roughly 1353 B.C. and 1335 B.C. When he ascended the throne his name was Amenhotep IV, but in his sixth year of rule he changed it to Akhenaten which can be translated as the Benevolent one of the Aten.” According to the…

Post 1 (Did You Know) Image Text: King Tutankhamun was buried with a dagger made out of meteorite iron! AT: Tutankhamun was mummified more than 3,300 years ago and ancient Egyptians attached great significance to meteoritic iron for the production of fine ornamental or ceremonial objects. #DidYouKnow Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36432635 Proposed images:…

Valley of the Kings: A Sacred Place of Mystery and Exploration Valley of the Kings, said to be the greatest treasure trove ever known, is the home of more than sixty-three tombs and chambers of pharaoh’s and other major royal figures. Built more than three and a half thousand years ago, it has been a concentrated area of archeological and egyptological exploration. It tells the story of not only the pharaohs and nobles laid to rest there, but also the craftsmen who designed, built, and painted…

Carter was peering in, when asked what he sees he remarked, “I see wonderful things.” The three of them made the discovery of the century with the tomb of Tutankhamun (King Tut). The tomb was the most intact of all that have ever been excavated. The tomb was full of jewels and gold. The innermost chamber contained the Sarcophagus of King Tut which wasn’t discovered until February 16, 1923. Lord Carnarvon had…

of Valley of Kings. Later that hole opened the way into one of the greatest discoveries in the world. November 22, 1922, was the day when the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered. Tutankhamun was a mysterious 12th Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, who was in authority for about 9 or 10 years, approximately in 1323-1332 BC. In our days Tutankhamun is also called as Tutankhaten and King Tut, and after the discovery of his tomb, he is considered one of the famous kings. However, before the…

Mishap, Malady, or Murder? The Many Theories Behind the Death of King Tut Tutankhamun’s tomb is considered to be one of the greatest archeological finds of our time, but perhaps what makes King Tut even more appealing is the most widely debated mystery of the young pharaoh’s life-his death. The tomb of King Tut was discovered by Egyptologist Howard Carter and his financial backer Lord Carnarvon on November 4, 1922; on November 11, 1925, a team led by anatomist Douglas Derry and Howard Carter…

the discovery of his tomb in 1922 was among the most remarkable events of time. Discovered by British Archaeologist, Howard Carter, King Tut’s tomb was the first tomb to be found almost entirely intact. Since the discovery of his tomb in 1922, Tutankhamun has awe-struck the world. His name alone summons images of glittering gold and gleaming jewels, of assets beyond the mind’s eye, and of a life cut awfully short. It was not long after the discovery that rumors surfaced surrounding a…