The famous death mask of Tutankhamun, the epitome of Ancient Egyptian heritage, is as well-known as the towering Pyramids themselves. The Boy King, who took the throne at just nine and ruled for a ...

Ironically, this attempt to erase his memory preserved Tutankhamun for all time. Less than a century after his death, the location of his tomb had been forgotten. Hidden from robbers by structures ...

Tutankhamun, popularly referred to as "King Tut" today, ruled from about 1332 B.C. until his death in about 1323 B.C. He ascended to the throne while still a child, and his rule was relatively ...

King Tutankhamun has captivated the world since ... It contained 5,398 artefacts including two thrones, six chariots, a solid gold death mask and coffin holding his mummy. Image caption, The ...

Ever since British archaeologist Howard Carter first peered into the tomb of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, 100 years ago, the mystery of the boy king's death has captivated historians and ...

Watch the full documentary Tutankhamun: Life, Death and Legacy on BBC Select. Opera star Benjamin Bernheim says as an artist you have to go to extremes to find out the right balance. The Erlitou ...

But if we allow the gossip to get in the way of seeing Tutankhamen the person, we’ll miss out. 1. Tutankhamun’s death is still a mystery It’s difficult to find out why someone who lived a long time ...

Show more What killed King Tutankhamun? Ever since his spectacular tomb was discovered, the boy king has been the most famous pharaoh of all ancient Egypt. But his mysterious death, at just 19 ...

King Tutankhamun’s iconic death mask may not have been crafted for him at all. Researchers from the University of York suggest it was initially intended for a high-status female or child ...

C. Howard Carter and his team digging for Tutankhamun’s tomb D. Howard Carter’s team removing Tutankhamun’s coffin from the tomb 3. An “archaeologist” is someone who ... A. studies the ...

Uncertainty surrounds Tutankhamun’s death. He may have been assassinated or died as the result of an injury received while hunting. He became famous because his tomb was intact when it was ...