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King Tut-Ankh-Amun

King Tut-Ankh-Amun. By Bowdre Fortson. a.k.a King Tut. Pharaoh who accomplished little in his life Most recognized and most famous pharaoh today Most famous because of his elaborate treasure and the discovery of his tomb. Finding King Tut’s Tomb. Major discovery of the 19 th century

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King Tut-Ankh-Amun

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  1. King Tut-Ankh-Amun By Bowdre Fortson

  2. a.k.a King Tut • Pharaoh who accomplished little in his life • Most recognized and most famous pharaoh today • Most famous because of his elaborate treasure and the discovery of his tomb

  3. Finding King Tut’s Tomb • Major discovery of the 19th century • Discovered November 4. 1922 • Valley of the Kings • Howard Carter • Made Headlines across the world • Discovered and remained hidden from robbers for thousands of years. • Reveled an elaborate lifestyle that many people can only dream about as well as providing clues and insight into King Tut’s life and how he lived.

  4. Tutankhamen’s Life • Given the throne at a young age • 8 or 9 years old when this happened • Akhenaten is believed to be his father • Birth name Tutankhamen was Tutankhaton which meant “Living Image of the Aten. • Mother might be Kiya • Spent younger years hunting, swimming and studying.

  5. Tomb revealed he liked board games • Probably found politics unexciting and went out about his environment enjoying leisurely activities • Ignorant view about his father’s teachings and politics • After his father’s death he was given the throne • Married to his half-sister Ankhensenpaaton, daughter of Nefertiti and Akhenaten

  6. Change of Gods and Names • The worship of one god- The Aton • Few years later Tut started to bring back gods that were forbidden by Akhenaten • Changed his name to Tutankhamen • Changed wife’s name to Ankhesenamun

  7. Politics and Decisions • Threw lavish parties to show his support for Amun • Could not make many decisions • His vizier Aye likely made major decisions for him. • Ay and Hermhad were probably the sole drive behind the throne

  8. Coming to the End • Tenth year of reign Egypt was at war with the Hittites • Tut suddenly died • Had not left a male heir to the throne and the children that he did have were stillborn. • Ay, who was a high official in Akhenaten’s court staked his claim as pharaoh. Ruled only for 4 years and died. • Tut died around the age of 18 or 19

  9. Pictures

  10. Information • Information from wwww.kingtutone.com/tutankhamun/life/ • Pictures from a search in Google

  11. THE END

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