When Akhenaton died about 1360 B.C., his son in law, 10-year old Tutankhamen, became pharaoh. The young pharaoh relied on advice from priests and officials to rule Egypt. Tutankhamen quickly restored the worship of many deities. Tutankhamen's short rule ended after only nine years when he died unexpectedly. The cause of his death is still a mystery to historians. Even though "King Tut," played a small role in the history Egypt, he is the most famous of the pharaohs. British archaeologist Howard Carter attracted public attention when he discovered Tut's tomb in 1922. Carter's find was amazing because most tombs of the pharaohs had been robbed by thieves. Tut's tomb, however, contained the Pharaoh's mummy and many treasures, including brilliant gold mask of the young ruler's face.
Fact 2 - Tutankhamun changed his name from Tutankhaten to Tutankhamun due to pressure from traditionalists, reflecting the growing acceptance of the old god Amun and decline in support of Aten.
Fact 3 - His father was Akhenaten known as the Heretic King.
Fact 4 - His mother was Nefertiti.
Fact 5 - He was born in 1343 BC in Amarna.
Fact 6 - He reigned as Pharaoh between 1334 BC and 1325 BC.
Fact 7 - He married his half-sister Ankhesenpaaten.
Fact 8 - He was nine years old when he became Pharaoh.
Fact 9 - He was just 19 years old when he died.
Fact 10 - He was buried in his hastily prepared tomb in the Valley of the Kings 70 days after his death, according to the death rituals of the Ancient Egyptians.
Fact 11 - On 4 November 1922 the English Egyptologist Howard Carter discovers the steps leading to Tutankhamun's tomb.
Fact 12 - On 5 November 1922 Howard Carter cables Lord Carnarvon: "At last have made a wonderful discovery in Valley; a magnificent tomb with seals intact; re-covered same for your arrival; congratulations."
Fact 13 - Approximately 3500 articles were found in the tomb of King Tut.
Fact 14 - The famous gold mask that rested directly on top of the pharaoh's mummy weighs ten kilos.
Fact 15 - Mysteries surround the deaths of many of Tutankhamun's closet family members including his father Akhenaten, his stepmother Nefertiti and his wife Ankhesenpaaten.
Fact 16 - Theories and speculation surround the death of King Tut.
Fact 17 - If King Tut was murdered the list of murder suspects include the wife of Tutankhamun, Ankhesenpaaten, Horemheb, his Military Commander and Chief, Ay his vizier and successor, Tey - the wife of Ay, a high ranking priest of Amun and finally an enemy soldier - a Hittite or a Nubian.
Fact 18- King Tut reigned for just 9 years and the cause of his death still remains a mystery.
Fact 19 - The Tomb of Tutankhamun reference number is KV62.
Fact 20 - Tut was a minor King but the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun and its fabulous wealth has made King Tut one of the most famous of all Pharaohs.
Fact 21- Tut was 5 ft. 5in. tall.
Fact 22 - Tut's tomb was found in the valley of the king.
Fact 23 - His coffin is made of 3 layer.
King Tut was the 'Boy King'. He was crowned at age 8-9 and died in war from a blow to the leg at age 18.
king tutakhamun lived in 1356-1345b.c.
gold mask, gilded couch, and gold chariot
Tutankhamun was an Egyptian king
King Tutankhamun's burial chamber contains artifacts that were found in 1923 when the tomb was first opened. The gold mask of death is located there along with other gold, jade, and stone artifacts. Some of the pieces are on tour at museums across the world, but only for a short time before they are returned to the tomb.
King Tutankhamun's real name as a child was Tutankhaten but then when he got older he changed his name to Tutankhamun
King Tuts full name was Tutankhamun.
if you mean his NAME, before he became king it was Tutankhaten, after he became king it was Tutankhamun.
Egypt
Gold statues
King tuts coffin and body and many old artifacts in gold
we know he was very wealthy because of all the gold
His Golden Mask, Shabtis, golden chair with a picture of himself and his wife, etc
King Tutankhamun's burial chamber contains artifacts that were found in 1923 when the tomb was first opened. The gold mask of death is located there along with other gold, jade, and stone artifacts. Some of the pieces are on tour at museums across the world, but only for a short time before they are returned to the tomb.
It's been proven that his two daughters were 2 or 1 months premature and were put in his tomb with his. Remember king tut was only 18.
No one stole King Tutankhamun's riches out of his tomb. The tomb was never opened until Howard Carter discovered it in 1922. Many of the artifacts found are on display at traveling museums and at Egyptian museums. The tomb was heavily guarded after its opening and disbursement.
King Tuts full name was Tutankhamun.
King Tutankhamun's real name as a child was Tutankhaten but then when he got older he changed his name to Tutankhamun
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Egypt
if you mean his NAME, before he became king it was Tutankhaten, after he became king it was Tutankhamun.