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Tutankhamun
Becoming the best-known Egyptian boy king through the discovery of his largely intact tomb.
Traditional cults · Royal tomb
- Born
- Unknown
- Birthplace
- Ancient Egypt
- Died
- Unknown
More people
Tutankhamun
Tutankhamun was an Eighteenth Dynasty ruler whose short reign is far less famous than his burial treasures.
Early life
Royal household
Grew up during the religious upheaval of the Amarna period.
Child ruler
Came to the throne while still young.
Career
- 14th century BCE
Accession
Became pharaoh after the Amarna rulers.
- Reign
Religious restoration
His administration restored traditional worship.
- Young adulthood
Death
Died after a short reign and was buried in the Valley of the Kings.
Reign & legacy
Traditional cults
Restored support for older Egyptian religious institutions.
Royal tomb
Was interred with a rich collection of objects.
Rediscovery
Howard Carter’s team located the tomb.
Historical context
Evidence
Objects and scientific study illuminate his period while leaving uncertainties.
Legacy
The tomb became central to worldwide interest in ancient Egypt.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Roland Unger. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
