Essay About Tomb Of Tutankhamun And King Tut

Tomb of Tutankhamun
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TOMB OF TUTANKHAMUN
The most famous Egyptian pharaoh today is, King Nebkheperuru
Tutankhamun. Tutankhamun is also known as King Tut. The name
“Tutankhamun” is derived from hieroglyphics which means “Living Image of
Amun.” He was an Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, he also was the son in law
of Akhenaton. Tutankhamun was not a important King, he is well known because of
his tomb, containing beautiful treasures. King Nebkheperuru Tutankhamuns tomb
was discovered by an British archaeologists Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon in
1922.
King Nebkheperuru Tutankhamun lived over 3,300 years ago. The period he
lived in was called the New Kingdom. During this period the Egyptians were
worshipping multiple gods. Amenhotep had abolished this belief and had
established a new order to worship the sun god Aten, which then he changed his
name to Akhenaten, meaning “servant of the Aten.” A new religion and capital
was established in Thebes. His new city was called Akhetaten, meaning “Horizon of
the Aten.” Akhenaten and his wife, Nefertiti had six daughters, and no one to be
the next pharaoh. Ankhesenpaaten was one of the daughters of Akhenaten and
Nefertiti. Ankhesenpaaten married Tutankhamun. After the death of Akhenaten,
Tutankhamun became the next pharaoh at age 9. Since he became a pharaoh at
such a young age, he was not able to make decisions. Ay who was the father of
Nefertiti and Horemheb who was the commander in chief of the army was in charge.
Tutankhamun was taught many skills when he was young. He spent most of his
years in the palaces of Akhenaten, he was tutored in reading and writing. King
Nebkheperuru Tutankhamun unfortunately died at the age of 18. There is partial
evidence that King Nebkheperuru Tutankhamun might have died of an accident
falling off his horse or perhaps he was murdered. King Nebkheperuru
Tutankhamun burial arrangements lasted 70 days.
King Nebkheperuru Tutankhamun Tomb was located in the Valley of the
Kings in Luxar Egypt. Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon discovered King
Nebkheperuru Tutankhamuns Tomb, his tomb contained the most beautiful
treasures. It is said that it was a magnificent collection of Egyptian art. King
Nebkheperuru Tutankhamun treasures are displayed in the Egyptian Museum in
Cairo. King Nebkheperuru Tutankhamun Tomb contained more than 5000 items.
Although it was robbed at least twice right after King Nebkheperuru Tutankhamun
was buried, but most of the kings treasure was still there.