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The original artifacts were discovered in 1922. Tutankhamun — more commonly called King Tut — was an Egyptian pharaoh who ruled from 1332 to 1323 B.C.
The spectacular nature of the tomb goods inspired a media frenzy, dubbed "Tutmania", that made Tutankhamun into one of the most famous pharaohs, often known by the nickname "King Tut". [25] [26] In the Western world the publicity inspired a fad for ancient Egyptian-inspired design motifs. [27]
Items from the largely intact tomb of Yuya and Tjuyu (King Tut's great-grandparents; the parents of Tiye who was the Great Royal Wife of the Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III) are also included. Yuya and Tjuyu's tomb was one of the most celebrated historical finds in the Valley of the Kings until Howard Carter's discovery in 1922.
The depiction of the king as a child is among the most beautiful of all Egyptian art from the end of the 18th Dynasty. [7] The head of Nefertem has been exhibited in travelling exhibitions of selected original finds from the tomb of Tutankhamun, including, among others, the Treasures of Tutankhamun (1972–1981) .
A new digital art experience by the National Geographic Society brings King Tut's story to life in an accessible, ... News. 24/7 help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to ...
Aug. 9—King Tut Drive-In proprietors have made it official in a Facebook post, saying they will be closing their business on Sept. 5. As reported by The Register-Herald on July 31, Dave and ...
Tutankhamun was the 13th pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom and ruled for about a decade c. 1355–1346 BCE. A majority of his reign was devoted to restoring Egyptian culture, including religious and political policies; his predecessor and father Akhenaten had altered many Egyptian cultural aspects during his reign, and one of Tutankhamun's many restoration policies included ...
There are a few more weeks to experience the mystery of ancient Egypt in 'Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience' through Oct. 2 in Boston.