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Tutankhamun or Tutankhamen (c. 1341 BC – c. 1323 BC), was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled c. 1332 – 1323 BC during the late Eighteenth Dynasty of ancient Egypt. Born Tutankhaten, he was likely a son of Akhenaten, thought to be the KV55 mummy.
Apr 22, 2024 · Tutankhamun (sometimes called “King Tut”) was an ancient Egyptian king. He ruled from 1333 BCE until his death in 1323 BCE. His tomb is more significant than his short reign. The discovery of Tutankhamun’s largely intact tomb in 1922 is considered one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in the modern era.
Nov 9, 2009 · Learn about the life, reign and legacy of King Tut, the young pharaoh who ruled Egypt for 10 years and was buried with thousands of treasures. Discover how his tomb was found by Howard Carter in 1922 and what secrets it revealed about ancient Egypt.
Apr 1, 2014 · 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 synonymous with Egypt. His name means `living image of [the god] Amun'.
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Oct 18, 2022 · Learn about the boy king who ruled ancient Egypt for nine years and whose tomb was discovered in 1922. Find out what we know and what we don't about Tut's name, family, reign, death and treasures.
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Nov 15, 2022 · Learn about the Egyptian pharaoh who ruled for a short time as a child and became famous for his preserved tomb and mummy. Discover his family, his achievements, his death, and his legacy with PBS.
Apr 3, 2014 · Learn about King Tut, the 12th pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, who ruled Egypt from 1332 to 1323 B.C.E. Discover his life, death, tomb, and mummy, and how his legacy was revealed by the discovery of his intact tomb in 1922.