The opening of the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun in 1923 has been followed by a trail of death and misfortune, with those who disturbed the boy king's resting place said to have been cursed ...
The pharaoh's tomb was opened for the first time on February 16, 1923, by archaeologist Howard Carter ...
The tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun was unsealed over 100 years ago, and since then many who disturbed the ancient burial chamber ...
Ancient Egypt. King Tutankhamun. This video gives an understanding of the life and death of King Tutankhamun for KS2 pupils.
In a BBC archive clip, archaeologist Howard Carter describes the moment on 12 February 1924 when he and his team became the first people in 3,300 years to meet the Egyptian boy king.
Ever since British archaeologist Howard Carter first peered into the tomb of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, 100 years ago, the mystery of the boy king's death has captivated historians and ...
In 1922, archaeologists uncovered the intact tomb of Tutankhamun, exposing thousands of artifacts placed around the young Egyptian king for burial. Among the gold ornaments, chariots and ritual items ...
As the anniversary of Tutankhamun's tomb unveiling approaches, we examine the mysterious deaths and misfortunes that befell those connected to the discovery ...
GIZA, Egypt — They’re the crown jewels of the Grand Egyptian Museum — two galleries devoted to the ancient pharaoh Tutankhamun. Showcasing more than 5,300 objects from the young king’s tomb, including ...
Was Pharaoh Tutankhamun a “cast-off king”? Evidence shows that his shimmering golden death mask was made for someone else. The boy-king Tutankhamun is a relatively insignificant Pharaoh in Egypt’s ...
Among the sandals discovered in Tut's tomb is a pair whose insoles were decorated with images of the boy king's enemies.
Research blasts myths about teenage pharaoh, indicates malaria may be to blame. Feb. 16, 2010— -- Years of DNA tests and CT scans on Egypt's famous pharaoh, King Tutankhamun, and his family have ...