Tutankhamun : is one of the pharaohs of the Eighteenth Dynasty in ancient Egyptian history. He ruled Egypt from 1334 BC to 1325 BC. Tutankhamun is among the most famous pharaohs not due to military achievements or conquests, as many others are known for, but for other reasons significant from a historical perspective. One of the foremost reasons is the discovery of his tomb and its treasures completely intact, without any damage. The mystery surrounding his death also adds to his fame, as his demise at a very young age was considered unusual, especially with evidence of fractures in his thigh and skull bones. Additionally, his vizier's marriage to his widow shortly after his death and his vizier's self-proclamation as pharaoh further contribute to the intrigue. These enigmatic events, coupled with the pervasive use of the Pharaoh's Curse legend associated with Tutankhamun's tomb, featured in films and video games, have made him one of the most famous pharaohs for unanswered questions and mysteries, with some considering it one of the oldest assassinations in human history. Tutankhamun died at a young age and was buried in his tomb, KV62, in the Valley of the Kings.
Tutankhamun ascended to the throne of Egypt at the age of nine. His name in ancient Egyptian means "Living Image of Amun," the principal deity of ancient Egyptian gods. He lived during a transitional period in ancient Egyptian history, succeeding Akhenaten, who attempted to unify Egypt's gods into the single deity Aten. Tutankhamun's reign saw a return to the worship of Egypt's multiple ancient gods. His tomb was discovered in 1922 in the Valley of the Kings by the British archaeologist Howard Carter. This discovery created a widespread media sensation globally.
His life:
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Birth name in hieroglyphs: "Tutankhamun Amun's protected image"
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Royal name: "Neb Kheperu Ra," meaning "Lord of the forms of Ra"
Tutankhamun was the son of King Akhenaten (Amenhotep IV). Based on DNA tests conducted in April 2010, the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities confirmed that Tutankhamun was the son of King Akhenaten.
Tutankhamun became the king of Egypt as a child after the death of his brother, Smenkhkare. He married Ankhesenamun.
Tutankhamun's death occurred under mysterious and unknown circumstances. His former vizier, Ay, who later married Tutankhamun's widow, Ankhesenamun, and installed himself as pharaoh, ruled after him.