The famous golden death mask of the Egyptian boy king Tutankhamun likely wasn’t made for him, according to a new study. A re-examination of King Tutankhamun’s mask by researchers from the ...

King Tutankhamun's death mask is one of the most iconic Egyptian relics, but researchers claim it may not have been intended for the late pharaoh. A team from the University of York in the UK say ...

We know that after Tutankhamun's death, an Egyptian queen, most likely Ankhesenamun, appeals to the king of the Hittites, Egypt's principal enemies, to send a prince to marry her, because "my ...

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 ...

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Even Tutankhamun—whose brief reign has been ... so many artifacts were deliberately destroyed after the sudden death of the king around 1336 B.C. His only son and heir was Tutankhaten, no ...

Tutankhamun, or King Tut as he is also known ... Tutankhamun became pharaoh after the death of his father Akhenaten. Some people liked how Akhenaten ruled but others didn't.

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 ...

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 short – ...

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