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May 16, 2020 · Gold masks of King Psusennes, center, and the gold coffin and mummy mask of King Amenemope, from the royal necropolis of Tanis discovered in 1939-1940 by Pierre Montet, the first intact Egyptian Pharaohs tombs ever discovered.
- Guillaume Deprez
The tomb of Tutankhamun, also known by its tomb number, KV62, is the burial place of Tutankhamun (reigned c. 1332–1323 BC), a pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of ancient Egypt, in the Valley of the Kings. The tomb consists of four chambers and an entrance staircase and corridor.
Travelers visiting Egypt have long marveled at the vestiges of the pharaohs’ lost world—the great pyramids, ancient temples and mysterious writings carved into stone.
In ancient Egypt a tomb, if built and designed properly, had the power to restore life and give immortality to the dead owner. Tomb architecture was complex and its art in the form of painting, sculpture and script gives a glimpse into the beliefs and daily life of the ancient Egyptians.
- Tut’s tomb was incredibly well concealed.
- Few people thought the tomb could be found. The search for Tutankhamun was a true believer’s quest. Experts of the day asserted that every tomb in the valley had either been raided in antiquity or uncovered more recently by archaeologists.
- But Howard Carter refused to give up. Archaeologist Howard Carter went against the prevailing opinion and kept up the search. Carter dug for years, including during World War I, nearly losing the faith and funding of his English benefactor, the Earl of Carnarvon.
- Tut’s tomb had been broken into before. The door the team excavated at the base of the stairs was sealed shut, but the tomb had been broken into twice.
Apr 22, 2024 · Tutankhamun (flourished 14th century bce) was a king of ancient Egypt (reigned c. 1333–24 bce), known chiefly for his intact tomb, KV 62 (tomb 62), discovered in the Valley of the Kings in 1922.
Oct 17, 2022 · Published for the centenary of its discovery, this book offers an up-to-date survey of the most celebrated tomb ever excavated, revealing new information and debunking the myth of Tutankhamun as a fragile pharaoh.
