King Tut - National Geographic Society

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Since the tomb 's discovery, King Tut has become the world's most well-known Egyptian pharaoh, fascinating generations of scientists and students. Tutankhamen was born around 1341 B.C.E. His name means “living image of Aten.” Aten was the …

Tutankhamun | Biography, Tomb, Mummy, Mask, & Facts

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Alexander the Great. Life. He was born in 356 bce at Pella in Macedonia, the son of Philip II and Olympias (daughter of King Neoptolemus of Epirus ). From age 13 to 16 he ... Beginnings of the Persian expedition. Asia …

King Tutankhamun, facts and information - Culture

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King Tutankhamun, facts and information. A young Tut ascends to the throne. Born during ancient Egypt’s 18th Dynasty—which stretched from 1550 B.C. to 1295 B.C.—Tut began his life under a ...

Why Is King Tut So Famous? (Explained) - thecoldwire.com

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King Tut - Tomb, Facts & Mummy - Biography

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King Tut. Who Was King Tut? Tutankhamun, colloquially known as King Tut, was the 12th pharaoh of the 18th Egyptian dynasty, in power from approximately 1332 …

Tutankhamun - World History Encyclopedia

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Tutankhamun (also known as Tutankhamen and `King Tut', r. c.1336-c.1327 BCE) is the most famous and instantly recognizable Pharaoh in the modern world. His golden sarcophagus is now a symbol almost …

Tutankhamun: History, Accomplishments and Facts

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The most popular of artifacts from King Tut’s tomb is undoubtedly Tutankhamun’s mask. The mask is a fantastic work of art. And it is made of pure gold. The first global sort of tour and exhibition of Tut’s …

10 Interesting Facts About King Tut - WorldAtlas

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King Tut changed his religion and his name. Before the rule of King Tut's father, Amun was the main deity worshipped by the Egyptians. During his father's reign, the Sun God Aten was given more importance. …

Mask of Tutankhamun - Wikipedia

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The mask of Tutankhamun is a gold funerary mask of the 18th-dynasty ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun (reigned 1334–1325 BC). After being buried for over 3,000 years, it was excavated by Howard Carter in …

Tutankhamun’s tomb (innermost coffin and death mask)

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Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus (a box-like stone container) held not one but three coffins in which to hold the body of the king. The outer two coffins were crafted in wood and covered in gold along with many semiprecious …