The tomb of tutankhamun according to howard carter. Uploaded by egyptian library on september 25, 2016. Tutankhamun became pharaoh at the tender age of nine and he died in 24 bc, when he was just nineteen years old. On 4 november 1922, the tomb of egypts boyking tutankhamun was discovered by the english archaeologist, howard carter. T tutankhamun in chicago on may 26, 2006, two special exhibits relating to tutankhamun and his times opened at the oriental institute museum. Inside the tomb they found over 3000 treasures that were put in for tutankhamun to take with him into the afterlife. King tutankhamuns tomb is set in the iconic valley of the kings, a unesco world heritage site and home to at least 65 tombs. Pdf ancient egyptian processional portable barques took various forms, not all of which included shrines for cult images. Phill jones documents one of archeologys most famous discoveries.
This is the fullest account yet published of the worlds greatest archaeological discovery. During the early twentieth century, howard carter, a british egyptologist, excavated for many years in the valley of the kingsa royal burial ground located. The other chambers were filled with goods and treasures that the pharaoh might need in the afterlife. On the other hand, there is the sumptuous arrangement of the treasures. Exploring king tutankhamuns tomb blowing up history. His father named samuel carter was an artist who taught howard carter the fundamentals of drawing. Tutankhamun sometimes called king tut was an ancient egyptian king.
Many of the items were made from, or covered in, gold only fitting for. Sketch of the tomb the tomb consists of four underground chambers carved out of the rock. On 4th november 1922, british archaeologist howard carter, who was carrying out excavation work in the valley of the kings, discovered steps that he hoped would lead down to tutankhamuns tomb later given the official name kv62. King tutankhamun s tomb was the 62nd tomb to be discovered and is known as kv62. Archaeologists want to discover why king tuts tomb is so different to all the others in the valley of the kings. King tutankhamun or tutankhamen ruled egypt as pharaoh for 10 years until his death at age 19, around 24 b. Untouched treasure in november 1922, british archaeologist howard carter discovered the tomb along with its treasure of more than 5,000 objects, many in solid. It is true that after completing the work on tutankhamuns tomb, carter did not engage in any large scale archaeological projects. Tomb robbers, tourists and scientists were just some of the dangers lurking beyond the grave. The authorized facsimile of the burial chamber of tutankhamun.
Journey back in time to ancient egypt and discover the story behind tutankhamuns life, death and legacy. Details of tutankhamuns tomb i was there original title tutankhamuns tomb i was there isbn 9781407148885 edition format paperback number of pages 144 pages book language english ebook format pdf, epub. But the abundance of gold and jewellery would usually attract robbersprobably within only a. The tomb of tutankhamun by peter kessler, 1 april 1999. The discovery of tutankhamun in color pictures, 1922 tutankhamuns burial mask.
Exhibitions of artifacts from the tomb of tutankhamun. The conservation and management ofthe tomb of tutankhamen. The exhibition was the result of years of negotiations, including plans for a variety of. Find out about tutankhamun and the discovery of his tomb.
Inside tutankhamuns tomb pharaoh tutankhamun died aged only 19. In the tomb there was a painted box, this box was was filled with multiple pairs of sandals and a heavily beaded garment. The tomb raiders didnt locate king tuts tomb and we can use the contents of the tomb to learn about the culture and people of ancient egypt. Ancient egyptian processional portable barques took various forms, not all of which included shrines for cult images. Howard carter suspected that tutankhamuns tomb would be under the ruins of ancient builders huts put up for the tomb of ramesses vi in the valley of the kings. Its clear that you wouldnt want to be an egyptian mummy. Tutankhamun was the son of akhenaten originally named amenhotep iv who is believed to be the mummy found in tomb kv55. The rubble from the cons t r uction of ramses tomb had fallen over the entrance to tu t a n k h a m u n s, concealing it and protecting it from further intervention by ro b b e r s. British archaeologist howard carter discovered the burial tomb in 1922. His wet nurse was a woman called maia, known from her tomb at saqqara while some suggestions have been made that.
Opening notes 6 history magazine februarymarch 2008 if you are moving to warmer climes for the winter, please dont forget to let us know. After beginning his search in 1915, carter found king tuts tomb in november 1922, and later unsealed the burial chamber in february 1923. When howard carter discovered the tomb of tutankhamon, he remarked that it was, the day of days, the most wonderful that i have ever lived through, and certainly one whose like i can never hope to see again. However, the collection is yet to be completely documented, and it took. Entering the tomb chamber, feeling like a discoverer with the unbelievable splendor right before your eyes, close enough to touch its an adventure for. But because of the many years it had been stored in the tomb almost all of the clothing found disintegrated when touched. Tomb of tutankhamun is now in the egyptian museum in cairo.
Tutankhamuns tomb was discovered in 1922 by british archeologist howard carter, who had been unconvinced that all tombs in the valley of the kings had been found. The discovery of tutankhamun in color pictures, 1922. Discovering tutankhamun the griffith institute university of oxford. Pupils will read an extract from carters diary and take part in an exciting roleplay challenge to. Tutankhamuns tomb qfiles the online library of knowledge. At birth he was named tutankhaten, a name reflecting the atenist beliefs of his father.
Uploaded by egyptian library on september 18, 2016. We would be delighted to forward your history magazine subscrip tion to your new address, or if you prefer, hold your s. The tomb of tutankhamun is the most important ancient egyptian. A comprehension about the discovery of tutankhamens tomb as discovered by archeologist howard carter. Ideal for an englishhistorytopic lesson, whole class readingguided reading, homework, tuition or intervention. Tenyear conservation job by getty with egyptian authorities stabilizes unique 3,350yearold murals, protecting them from germs and dust of. Specialists believe two rooms might be hidden inside the tomb of egyptian pharaoh tutankhamun, which was built some 3,300 years ago in the valley of the kings in luxor.
The tomb of tutankhamun plus facts give me history. About ancient egypt ancient egypt is one of the earliest organised human civilisations. Some of the model boats found in tutankhamun s tomb resemble and were probably originally shrineless processional barques used. Read the story of the discovery of tutankhamuns tomb. Tutankhamuns tomb is very small when compared with other royal tombs in the valley of the kings. Subscribe and to official bbc youtube stream original bbc programmes first on bbc iplayer programme websi.
After british archaeologist howard carter discovered the boy pharaohs tomb in. Discovering tutankhamun exhibition, ashmolean museum, oxford. King tutankhamun s tomb is set in the iconic valley of the kings, a unesco world heritage site and home to at least 65 tombs. Pdf processional barques from the tomb of tutankhamun kv62. King tut lived around 43 to 23 bc, and because he was only ten years old when he became a pharaoh, he was called the boy king. Using a photograph as a source of historical information. The discovery of tutankhamuns largely intact tomb in 1922 is considered one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in the modern era. The authorized facsimile of the burial chamber of tutankhamun with sarcophagus, sarcophagus lid and the missing fragment from the south wall a gift to the republic of egypt from fa ctum ar te, the society for the friends of the royal tombs of egypt. This extract from diary from 1922 extract from his describes the amazing sights that met his eyes. Yet, he had an enviable career, a long list of important archaeological discoveries, the most notable of which was the fabulous tomb of tutankhamun. This lesson is designed to help pupils to understand the significance of howard carters discovery. Worksheet pharaohs, pyramids and the world of the gods.
Tutankhamuns tomb i was there free pdf and epub ebook. The valley of the kings is set on the nile rivers west bank, opposite modernday luxor. The tomb of egypts boyking tutankhamun was discovered on november 4, 1922 by english archaeologist howard carter. The discovery of tutankhamuns tomb nearly a century ago ignited our fascination with the egyptians and made his iconic mask famous. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 4. Pdf processional barques from the tomb of tutankhamun. The discovering tutankhamun exhibition at the ashmolean museum in oxford, england, was a temporary exhibition, open from july until november 2014, exploring howard carters excavation of.
Tomb of tutankhamun rescued from its fans archaeology. Name class date the discovery of the tomb of tutankhamen by howard carter as you read try to imagine what it might have felt like to discover the tomb of an ancient king. Press the button start search and wait a little while. The discovery of the tomb of tutankhamen egypt carter, howard, mace, a. King tutankhamuns tomb was the 62nd tomb to be discovered and is known as kv62. Where is tutankhamuns tomb in egypt, how did the pharoah. The discovery of the resting place of the great egyptian pharaoh tutankhamun tut. The tomb of tutankhamun, with its breathtaking treasures, has exerted a unique hold on the popular imagination ever since its discovery by howard carter in 1922. Using filesharing servers api, our site will find the ebook file in various.
It was intended, of course, for the pharaohs mummy to lie inside his tomb for ever. Howard carter was born in 1874 in norfolk, england. The objects in the original tomb were in four rooms. These resources are attached below the lesson aims were for children to. Amen in november 1922 by howard carter and the fifth earl of carnarvon was the greatest archaeological find the world had ever seen. The untold story, about the boy king, the excavation of his tomb, and the history of its contents and their whereabouts. The shrines enclosing the stone sarcophagus where his coffin was placed were fitted into the burial chamber inside his tomb. Tutankhamun is more complete than any previous exhibition of originals.
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