Tutankhamun and Ancient Egypt

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Tutmania

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A modern fascination with Tutankhamun after the discovery of his tomb in 1922.

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Mummy's Curse

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A supposed curse believed to afflict those who disturb Tutankhamun’s tomb, popularized after several deaths connected to the tomb's excavation.

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Howard Carter

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The British archaeologist who discovered Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings in 1922.

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New Kingdom Egypt

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The period in which Tutankhamun reigned, from 1550-1070 BCE, known for its wealth, power, and expansive empire.

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Religious Crisis during Tutankhamun's Reign

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Marked by the return to traditional polytheism after Akhenaten's monotheistic worship of the sun god Aten.

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Tutankhamun’s Tomb Paintings

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Depictions of the journey to the afterlife, funerary rituals, and Tutankhamun’s role in ensuring the kingdom’s cosmic balance.

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Key Features of Tutankhamun’s Tomb

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Included the burial chamber, antechamber, treasure chamber, and annex, all filled with artefacts.

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Golden Mask

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One of the most iconic artefacts found in Tutankhamun’s tomb, representing the pharaoh's face in gold.

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Chariots and Jewelry

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Luxury items buried with Tutankhamun, reflecting his royal status and the belief in taking wealth to the afterlife.

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Tutankhamun’s Human Remains

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Revealed his age (around 19), possible health issues (malaria, bone disorders), and clues to his cause of death.