Tutankhamun
An ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled as a child, achieving lasting global fame following the 1922 discovery of his remarkably intact tomb
Ruling as a relatively minor pharaoh during his own brief lifetime, this young king achieved far greater fame in death when his nearly untouched tomb was discovered thousands of years later.
A Child Pharaoh
Tutankhamun became pharaoh as a child, ruling ancient Egypt during a relatively brief reign before his early death at approximately eighteen years old.
The Discovery of His Tomb
Tutankhamun achieved lasting global fame following the 1922 discovery of his remarkably intact tomb by archaeologist Howard Carter.
Extraordinary Preserved Treasures
Tutankhamun's tomb contained extraordinary preserved treasures, including his famous golden burial mask, providing unprecedented insight into ancient Egyptian royal burial practices.
A Relatively Minor Historical Pharaoh
Despite his immense modern fame, Tutankhamun was a relatively minor figure in ancient Egyptian history during his own lifetime, with his tomb's survival driving his later renown.
