Why was king tutankhamun so famous?

Answer 1

Although King Tut was 10 years old when he took throne and, married a 12 year at the same age (10) he relied on the government officials and did not do much. So why is he so famous? After Howard Carter discovered Tut's tomb, tut captured people's imagination

Answer 2

He became Pharaoh at a young age because of the death of his father. His tomb had some of the most beautiful items ever made in Egypt such as hid golden mask, his golden throne, amulets and semi precious stones, etc

Answer 3

King Tut (or King Tutankhamun) is famous because he was made a King at the young age of 10, and he was murdered ages upon ages ago at a young age (and his murder is still unsolved). He is also known for the exquisite mask that was placed on him after he died.

Answer 4

King tut was famous because he was the youngest pharoah in egypt. i dont know what he did to make him so famous King tut was made famous by leaving the only un-raided tomb of any Pharaoh. When Howard Carter discovered the tomb it had never been found by tomb robbers in the intervening centuries. Its contents were intact. In particular, the Gold mask from his sarcophagus has become an Icon of Egyptian antiquities.

Answer 5

The boy king captured people's imagination after a British archaeologist Howard, Carter, found his tomb in A.D1922. The tomb contained the king's mummy and incredible treasures, including a brilliant gold mask of the young Pharaoh's face. Carter's find was a thrilling discovery, because most royal tombs in Egypt were looted by robbers long ago.

Answer 6

King Tut was the boy king. he was made king at age 8 and died at age 18 due to a blow to the leg at war.

Answer 7

he became famous because he was the youngest pharaoh in history and died in a mystery that still not solve yet.

Answer 8

because he was the youngest... i think