Tutankhamun was a pharaoh like no other: a minor during his reign, but mighty after his death. He only ruled for 10 years before his untimely death at age 19, but when his tomb was discovered in ...

Since the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt over 100 years ago, the contents have been examined countless times. But new details continue to surprise archaeologists.

One hundred years ago, our understanding of ancient Egypt changed forever when the tomb of King Tutankhamun was found on November 4, 1922 in the Valley of Kings. Born around 1305BC, Tutankhamun only ...

On November 4, 1922, archaeologists Carter and his team found steps that led to Tutankhamun's tomb and spent several months sifting through the treasures. The trove of grave goods included 5,000 ...

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 ...

Tutankhamun, or King Tut as he is also known, was the last of his dynasty of pharaohs. He ruled as a boy only for a short time. He is most famous because his tomb was discovered almost intact and ...

Archaeologists have made a major find which “reconstructs history” in the region of Egypt where Tutankhamun was found. The researchers found 11 wooden coffins - eleven for adults and one for a ...

Once the stale air is replaced with fresh air, entering the tomb becomes safe, and no accidents happen to the discoverers. Reflecting on the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, Hawass pointed out ...

Professor Joann Fletcher believes Tutankhamun’s burial was hurried, evident in the black blotches on the tomb walls—signs the paint hadn’t dried before the tomb was sealed. Egyptologist ...