Tutankhamun as a pharaoh
It is said that Tutankhamun is probably one of the most famous pharaohs. Born in Akhetaten, the capital city of Egypt around the year 1346 BC. He reign as a pharaoh in the 18th Dynasty, this was when the Egyptian Empire was at it's greatest. Being one of the youngest pharaoh's Tutankhamun became pharaoh at the young age of nine years old during 1337 BC. He was born with the name Tutankhamun and later had it changed to Tutankhaten, but later changed it back to Tutankhamun. He was the twelfth pharaoh to reign during the eighteenth dynatsy. It is said that his reign was relatively unimportant as it was a short reign where he didnt accomplish as much as other pharaohs. He is known for the outstanding work in his tomb which was one of the constructions that was included in his buliding program. Tutankhamun was only a child when he became king, even though he reigned for eight years.
His tomb is known as one of the most greatest discoveries of Ancient Egypt. Discovered in 1922 in the Valley of the Kings by archaeologist Howard Carter, Tutankhamuns tomb was one of the most significant discoveries. Inside the tomb contained many chambers all with specific parts and artefacts belonging to Tutankhamun. Below are some photos of artefacts found within his tomb.
His tomb is known as one of the most greatest discoveries of Ancient Egypt. Discovered in 1922 in the Valley of the Kings by archaeologist Howard Carter, Tutankhamuns tomb was one of the most significant discoveries. Inside the tomb contained many chambers all with specific parts and artefacts belonging to Tutankhamun. Below are some photos of artefacts found within his tomb.