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King Tutankhamun

Tutankhamun, also known as King Tut, was an Egyptian pharaoh during the 18th dynasty of the New Kingdom. He became a pharaoh in 1333 BC at the age of nine, and reigned for about 10 years.

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Why did some archaeologists find tombs empty?

Some tombs were empty because grave robbers robbed the tomb of its riches.

What stones were used on king tuts death mask?

the peices in his mask was probabaly just gols an dyed glass not gems

What is Tutankhamun's biggest claim to fame?

His biggest claim to Fame was the tombs and pyramids

When did Tutankhamun reigned?

He ruled in the 18th dynasty from 1333 BC to 1328 BC.

Who died a few months after the discovery of tut's tomb?

Lord Carnarvon died shortly after the discovery of King Tut's tomb. Lord Caenarvon financed Howard Carters expeditions. Howard acutally died when he was 66 years old.

Where did Howard carter dig?

Howard Carter discovered Tut in the Valley of the Kings.

Why is King Tutankhamuns tomb so famous?

King Tut's tomb is so famous because the tomb robbers had returned all the objects that they had stolen. Also because he had mysteriously died at around 17-20 years of age plus, his curse is still associated with him even at the present times.

Was King Tutankhamun rich?

King Tut was the ruler of Egypt, so all the riches of that country were his. While he may not have been the richest of the Pharaohs, or the richest ruler in the world, he was far richer than any of the common people.

What years did Tut rule Egypt?

Tutankhamun started off ruling the South of Egypt (Hurghada, Luxor, etc) and then ruled all. It was some time in between 3000BC - 3500BC in the 18th Dynasty.

What treasures were in King Tutankhamuns tomb?

there was a few things like his golden throne, jewelry,games,chests,models,masks and coffins.

There was also a shrine to Anubis the God of embalming in The Treasury room of king tuts tomb

Why is this discovery so significant to your understanding of life in Ancient Egypt?

i think ancient Egypt is so fascinating because it is so different to our civilisation to this day and so weird and quirky to how it was ran and how they did things back then in there ' Ancient ' days.

Were there any monuments or temples named after King Tutankhamun?

no he was 18 years when he died so he did not live long enough to have temples or monuments of him or named after him and trust me i know this is a fact i have been studying

What or who do people think killed King Tutankhamun before this new discovery?

People said that he had malaria, and then he crashed his chariot. The malaria then spread throughout his wound and he died of the serious infection.

When did King Tutankhamun get married and with who got married?

Yes king tut got married. he got married to his half sister Akhesenamun

What is the curse of tut about?

It is said in legends that if you go in King Tut's tomb his spirit will wake and rule all of Egypt again! But he will be angry so he will try to take over and make everyone his slave! BEWARE!!!!

What was the purpose of the cobra collar worn by King Tutankhamun?

The cobra in ancient Egypt was a symbol of power, and people feared and respected them. Pharaohs were often compared to cobras, as people were to fear and respect them just as they respected cobras, so when King Tutankhamen wore his cobra collar, it was to remind people that he was the powerful one and deserved respect.

Who was King Tut's mother?

Nefertiti

correct me if im wrong

was king tuts mom

What is a keyed shaft?

A keyed shaft or Keyway is method, based on a machined keyway in shaft, to attach something to the shaft and associated bore. A fitted key is inserted into a slot that is machined into the shaft. Although a machined keyway does result in a weaker shaft, it has it's applications. As in a lawn mower engine shaft. Theoretically the key will give way and save the shaft if you hit something with the blade. The negatives of a keyed shaft are that it can be deformed over time and result is a loose drive.

Did Ankhesenamun kill tut?

king tut died by breaking his leg and geting infected by malaria