The tomb of Tutankhamen

Who was Tutankhamen?

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A pharaoh of ancient Egypt.

Where was his tomb found?

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The Valley of the Kings, near Luxor, Egypt.

Who discovered his tomb?

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Howard Carter

Why were pharaohs buried with so many treasures?

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It was believed that the pharaoh would need these treasures in the afterlife.

What were hieroglyphics used for?

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Hieroglyphics were a system of writing used by the ancient Egyptians.

What were the pyramids used for?

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Pyramids were built as tombs for pharaohs.

What is the most famous treasure found in Tutankhamen's tomb?

• His golden burial mask

• His chariot

• His sarcophagus

Where was Tutankhamen's tomb found?

• The Giza Plateau

• The Valley of the Kings

• The Valley of the Queens

Why was the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb so significant?

• t was the largest tomb ever discovered

• It was the oldest tomb ever discovered.

• It was the first pharaoh's tomb to be found nearly intact.

What were the pyramids used for?

Answer explanation

Pyramids were built as tombs for pharaohs.