Tutankhamuns Tomb

What did Tutankhamun look like?

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 - 11:00 GMT

One hundred years ago, an archaeological team led by Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun and revealed many "wonderful objects".

Acquaint yourself with Tutankhamun’s golden throne

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 - 09:46 GMT

One of the breathtaking artifacts found in Tutankhamun’s tomb is his golden throne made of gilded wood and decorated with colored glass and semi-precious stones.

Learn about Tutankhamun’s spectacular golden pectoral

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 - 10:12 GMT

​Most likely, this piece represents Horus, the falcon-headed deity of power and kingship.

Meet the gilded hand-fan of Tutankhamun

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 - 10:45 GMT

This fan originally held ostrich feathers attached to it.

How were the fetuses of Tutankhamun’s daughters discovered?

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 - 11:56 GMT

A decade ago, Sahar Selim, a radiologist in the Egyptian Mummy Project, examined the fetuses.

Tutankhamun’s gilded brush holder portrays beauty of ancient Egyptian art

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 - 11:32 GMT

The object is made of gilded wood inlayed with carnelian, obsidian, and colored glass.

Learn about Tutankhamun’s spectacular chair

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 - 10:52 GMT

Its small size indicates that it was used by Tutankhamun when he was a child.

Tutankhamun’s wooden cartouche box

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 - 11:05 GMT

Upon discovery, the box contained many items including two crooks and two flails.

Ancient Egyptians believed everyone needed protection in afterlife

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 - 09:55 GMT

This is one of two life-size guardian statues placed at the entrance of Tutankhamun’s Burial Chamber.

Tutankhamun’s tomb, fascinating secrets still emerge

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 - 12:56 GMT

Howard Carter's discovery of the ancient Egyptian tomb of Pharaonic King Tutankhamun sparked global fascination in 1922.

Memory of the day: Howard Carter enters Tutankhamun's tomb for the first time in 1923

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 - 10:42 GMT

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