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King Tut By: Ashlianne. King Tut is his nickname, his real name is Tutankhamen F amous because his tomb was in almost perfect condition His tomb had been robbed once very soon after he was put in, but everything lost was replaced as soon as possible . King Tuts Life.
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King Tut is his nickname, his real name is Tutankhamen • Famous because his tomb was in almost perfect condition • His tomb had been robbed once very soon after he was put in, but everything lost was replaced as soon as possible.
King Tuts Life • King Tut, was a pharaoh who accomplished little in his life. • He did not expand Egypt’s borders nor enjoy triumphant victories like the many pharaohs before him; however, he is the most recognized and probably the most famous pharaoh today.
Tomb • The tomb revealed an elaborate lifestyle that many people could only dream about as well as providing clues and insight into King Tut’s life and how he lived. • King Tut’s tomb was a major discovery of the 19th century. • It was discovered November 4, 1922 in the Valley of the Kings by Howard Carter. • It was a phenomenal discovery that made headlines across the world. • Up until the discovery of King Tut’s tomb, it was believed that all royal tombs had been robbed and drained of their treasure
Treasure • Tutankhamun’s treasure has captivated the world. • Below are a few items that have been recovered from his tomb.
Reign • Given his age, the king must have had very powerful advisers, presumably including General Horemheb, the Vizier Ay, and Maya the "Overseer of the Treasury • Horemheb records that the king appointed him lord of the land as hereditary prince to maintain law • He also noted his ability to calm the young king when his temper flared
Domestic policy • In his third regnal year, Tutankhamun reversed several changes made during his father's reign • He ended the worship of the god Aten and restored the god Amun to supremacy • The ban on the cult of Amun was lifted and traditional privileges were restored to its priesthood • The capital was moved back to Thebes and the city of Akhenaten abandoned
Health and appearance • Tutankhamun was slight of build, and was roughly 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall. • He had large front incisors and the overbite characteristic of the Thutmosid royal line to which he belonged • He also had a pronounced dolichocephalic (elongated) skull, although it was within normal bounds and highly unlikely to have been pathological.
Product of incest • According to an article in the September 2010 issue of National Geographic, King Tut was the result of a incestuous relationship and, because of that, may have suffered from several genetic defects that contributed to his early death. • For years, scientists have tried to unravel ancient clues as to why the boy king of Egypt, who reigned for 10 years, died at the age of 19.
Exhibitions • Relics from Tutankhamun's tomb are among the most traveled artifacts in the world • They have been to many countries, but probably the best-known exhibition tour was The Treasures of Tutankhamun tour, which ran from 1972 to 1979
Cause of death • Tutankhamun's death has been the subject of considerable debate • Major studies have been conducted in an effort to establish the cause of death • Although there is some speculation that Tutankhamun was assassinated, the general consensus is that his death was accidental. • He had badly broken his leg shortly before his death, and that the leg had become infected
