Tomb of Tutankhamun

The Tomb of Tutankhamun (circa 1336-1327 BC) of the Eighteenth Dynasty is world famous because it is the only royal tomb in the Valley of the Kings whose contents were discovered relatively intact and complete.

The discovery of the cemetery, which was made in 1922 by Howard Carter, occupied headlines in newspapers all over the world, as this was accompanied by the emergence of gold artifacts and other luxury items discovered in the cemetery.

The Tomb of Tutankhamun and its treasures are an icon of Egypt, and its discovery is still one of the most important archaeological discoveries to date.

Despite its enormous wealth, the Tomb of Tutankhamun No. 62 in the Valley of the Kings is very modest in terms of size and architectural design compared to other tombs on this site, due to the accession of Tutankhamun to the throne at a very young age and he ruled for only about nine years.

One can wonder what the tombs of powerful New Kingdom kings such as Hatshepsut, Thutmose III, Amenhotep III, and Ramesses II would have contained if this is what the Boy King’s tomb contained.

Only the walls of the burial chamber bear scenes.

Unlike most earlier and later royal tombs, which were richly decorated with funerary texts such as the Book of Imi Duat or the Book of Gates, which were intended to help the deceased king reach the afterlife.

only one scene is painted from the Book of Emmy Duat is in the tomb of Tutankhamun, while the rest of the scenes in the tomb are depicted as funeral scenes or Tutankhamun accompanied by many deities.

There has been much speculation about the small size of Tutankhamun’s tomb (KV62).

When his successor, King Ay, died, he was buried in the tomb (KV23), which may have originally been intended for Tutankhamun but had not been completed at the time of the young king’s death.

If so, it is unclear to whom the Tomb of Tutankhamun (KV62) was sculpted, but it is said that it did exist.

Either as a private tomb or as a storage area which was later expanded to receive the king’s mummy. Whatever the reason, the small size of the tomb contained some 5,000 unearthed artifacts, which were stacked very tightly.

These pieces reflect the lifestyle in the royal palace and include things that Tutankhamun used in his daily life, such as clothes, jewelry, cosmetics, incense, furniture, chairs, toys, utensils made of a variety of materials, vehicles, weapons, and more.

One of the great ironies in history is that the young king, Tutankhamun, was erased from the history of ancient Egypt because he was associated with King Akhenaten, who was unpopular because of his religious coup.

His fame has now surpassed many of the greatest kings of ancient Egypt.

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In the 18th Dynasty, a young Boy King became Pharaoh starting in 1332 BC, a period of Egyptian history known as the New Kingdom.

The name ‘Tutankhamun’ derives from the meaning ‘Living Image of Amun’.In 1922, the then-famous British Archaeologist Howard Carter and his team came across the nearly intact Tomb and Burial chamber of Tutankhamun which received worldwide attention due to the sheer nature and wonder of this rich ornate Tombs and artifacts.

Location Tomb of Tutankhamun

Just a short 1-hour flight from Cairo or the night sleeper train from Cairo (approximately 10 hours) down to Luxor in Upper Egypt.

It is also accessible from Hurghada by flight (30 minutes) or by road in roughly 4 hours. Options from Aswan by road (3 hours), or Nile cruise over a few days sailing.

Why is the Tomb of Tutankhamun so famous?

The Tomb of Tutankhamun is the only one that was not stolen by the looters.
All the gold treasures and tools of King Tomb of Tutankhamun buried with the coffin were discovered after his death.

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Is King Tut still in his tomb?

Tutankhamun’s mummy remains on display within the tomb in the Valley of the Kings in the KV62 chamber, his layered coffins replaced with a climate-controlled glass box.

Can you visit King Tut’s tomb?

The question that many tourists ask is; is King Tut’s tomb open to the public?

The answer is, yes, the grave is open and you can visit the tomb of Tutankhamun.

Your entrance ticket to the Valley of the Kings includes visits to three of the eight available royal tombs.

What was found in the Tomb of Tutankhamun?

The last coffin, made of solid gold, contained the mummified body of King Tut. Among the riches found in the tomb–golden shrines, jewelry, statues, a chariot, weapons, and clothing–the perfectly preserved mummy was the most valuable, as it was the first one ever to be discovered.

Why is the Tomb of Tutankhamun so important?

Tutankhamun wasn’t a paramount king, but his tomb was the only royal burial found intact in modern times. The tomb was vital because it let archaeologists record what an Egyptian king’s tomb looked like and learn more about ancient Egypt.

How was King Tut found dead?

King Tut Felled By Injury And Malaria, Not Murder A study from the Journal of the American Medical Association found that Tut died from complications from a broken leg exacerbated by malaria.

How much gold is in King Tut’s tomb?

The walls of the chamber in which Tutankhamun lay were covered in gold, and his coffin was a three-piece sarcophagus of which the outermost was in red quartzite and the innermost was 110 kilograms (240 pounds) of solid gold.

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What was discovered in the Tomb of Tutankhamun?

The clothes of King Tutankhamun.
Small golden statues and rare stones.
The king’s furniture.
King’s chairs.
Accessories and gold jewelry.
A large group of pharaonic jars.
Textiles
Food.
The ornamental materials of the king.
Pottery bowls.
Blisters.
Games of the Little King.
Gold pots.
Military equipment.
Tanks of multiple uses.

Important information about the Weather in Luxor and Aswan Egypt in the four seasons and the best time to visit

The climate in Egypt varies from season to season, and is as follows:

Summer: The summer season in Egypt is very hot and the sun is strong, and temperatures range between 40 and 50 degrees Celsius.

Even the coastal areas of Egypt remain warm during the summer season, and the hottest time of the summer is between July and September.

Winter: The winds are severe in Egypt during the winter season, but the temperature rarely drops below 10 degrees Celsius, and the winds often intensify in late December and during January.

Spring: The weather during the spring season is constantly changing. It is usually warm, but it is known for its strong winds that may lead to sand storms. Temperatures rise between March and May of this season with little humidity.

Autumn: Temperatures drop significantly during the fall season, especially at the end of September, so the temperature during most days is approximately 29 degrees Celsius, with the possibility of varying by simple degrees from one region to another.

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