On this day 100 years ago...
Did you know that on this day, one hundred years ago, an amazing discovery which made huge headlines worldwide occurred on the other side of the world? On November 4, 1922, an archaeological team led by British Egyptologist Howard Carter, excavated the tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. Carter, together with his associate Lord Carnarvon, spent years searching for a lost tomb and were astounded to discover this intact royal tomb, not only containing the mummified remains of King Tutankhamun, but thousands of treasures and artefacts which were believed to help in his afterlife.
King Tut was known as the boy king as he was appointed pharaoh at just nine years of age and reigned until his early death around ten years later. It took ten years for archaeologists to fully excavate and document all the priceless treasures which will be relocated to the soon to be opened Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
Immerse yourself in this fascinating chapter of history by borrowing some of our informative resources!
Tutankhamun's trumpet : the story of Ancient Egypt in 100 objects by Toby Wilkinson
Filled with surprising insights, unusual details, vivid descriptions and, above all, remarkable objects, Tutankhamun's Trumpet will appeal to all lovers of history, archaeology, art and culture, as well as all those fascinated by the Egypt of the pharaohs.
Tutankhamun's Mask on Kanopy Streaming
You've no doubt seen images of King Tut's mask, but what does it represent? Why is it such a magnificent work of art? Unpack the secrets of Egypt's famous boy king and find out why the treasures of his tomb survived.
Science in King Tut's Tomb by Tammy Enz
One of the most famous pharaohs of ancient Egypt was King Tut. Did you know that science played a big role in ancient Egypt? Find out how the ancient pyramids were engineered and how King Tut's tomb was different. Learn the science behind preserving the dead bodies as mummies. Then discover how modern technology helps us learn more about King Tut's life and death.
The curse of the mummy : uncovering Tutankhamun's tomb by Candace Fleming
During the reign of the New Kingdom of Egypt, the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun ruled and died tragically young. In order to send him on his way into the afterlife, his tomb was filled with every treasure he would need after death. And then, it was lost to time, buried in the sands of the Valley of the Kings. His tomb was also said to be cursed. Once it was uncovered, would ancient powers take their revenge for disturbing and even looting the pharaoh's resting place? What else could explain the mysterious illnesses, accidents, and deaths that began once it was found?
