Why did pharaohs like King Tutankhamun not have a pyramid?

Answer 1

Pharaohs like King Tutankhamun did not have a pyramid because he ruled during the later period of ancient Egypt when pyramid construction had declined. Instead, he was buried in a tomb in the Valley of the Kings, reflecting the shift towards hidden, underground tombs for pharaohs. The construction of pyramids was resource-intensive and required a large labor force, which may have been a factor in the shift towards more modest tombs. Additionally, the focus on pyramid construction waned as beliefs about the afterlife evolved, leading to different burial practices for pharaohs.

Answer 2

Tutankhamun did not have a pyramid for a couple of reasons. Mainly as, by the 18th dynasty, pyramids were unpopular, similar to a giant gravestone telling graverobbers where all the treasure was hidden. The other reason is that Tutankhamun died extremely suddenly and so his burial was extremely rushed, having a pyramid would have made that a lot worse. As it is, Tutankhamun's tomb has shown much less quality than necessary for a pharaoh.

Answer 3

First. Most people are buried underground. Second. King Tut was buried with a lot of valuable stuff. It was less likely to get stolen if it was hidden underground.

It was also because it took so much effort, time, and supplies to build a pyramid for every pharaoh. King Tut was only a child and it wouldn't have been something he was thinking about. He also lived as Pharaoh for a short time which wouldn't be enough time to build a pyramid. Hope that helps. Im doing a research project on it so I had to search off Google, you might want to try that if you have further questions.

Answer 4

because his death was so sudden they had no time to build him a pyramid

Answer 5

Pyramids fell out of popularity because they are big targets for tomb raiders and take a lot of funds in order to build.