King Tut tomb
Ancient Egyptian sepulcher
The tomb of Tutankhamun, the young Egyptian pharaoh who died around 1323 BCE, discovered nearly intact in 1922 by archaeologist Howard Carter.
The find yielded spectacular artifacts including the iconic golden death mask, making King Tut's tomb synonymous with ancient Egyptian splendor and archaeology's greatest discoveries.
- pharaohAncient Egyptian ruler
- ancient EgyptNile civilization of antiquity
- EgyptNortheastern African nation
- sarcophagusCarved stone burial container
- mummyEmbalmed, wrapped ancient body
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