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Tutankhamun's birth name from Tutankhaten, which means "living image of the Aten. His father had changed the religion of the country and the capital. When he became king, his advisors suggested he return to the old religion and a change of name back to the "living image of Amun."

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* He was a Pharaoh- King * His name Tutankhamen- Tut Therefore, when they are put together you get King Tut.

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he was pharaoh

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King Tutankhhamen was very young phraroah in Ancient Egypt. His nickname was King Tut.


What does the nickname (tut) mean?

King Tut was not Tutankhamun's real name. Tutankhamun means. Living Image of Amun.


What was King Tutankhamun title?

King Tut's nickname is "Boy King" because he was made king at the age of 10.


What is King Tutankhamun real name?

King Tutankhamun's real name as a child was Tutankhaten but then when he got older he changed his name to Tutankhamun


What was King Tut's real name?

King Tuts full name was Tutankhamun.


What was King Tutankhamun's other names?

if you mean his NAME, before he became king it was Tutankhaten, after he became king it was Tutankhamun.


Did King Tutankhamun choose to be a king?

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Where was King Tutankhamun king?

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Where was King Tutankhamun burried?

King Tutankhamun's tomb was found in the valley of kings in Cairo, Egypt.


Where was king Tutankhamun pyramid?

King Tutankhamun's tomb is located in the East Valley of the Kings, in Paris.


When was King Tutankhamun's body?

King Tuts last name was actually Tutankhamun's The mummy of King Tut was found in 1922 by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon. There was a curse on whoever disturbed the tomb of King Tutankhamun!


Does King Tutankhamun have the power to execute people?

There are no records of King Tutankhamun executing anyone or going to war.