Ancient Egypt : The tomb of Tutankhamen Flashcards
Ho old was Tutankhamen when he became Pharaoh and when did he die?
About 9 years old
Died about 18 years old
During which period of Egyptian history did he rule?
The 18th Dynasty
About 3000 years ago
Who were the two men responsible for the discovery of his tomb?
Howard Carter
George Herbert
When was his tomb discovered?
1922
What makes the burial place of Tutankhamen different to other pharaohs?
It was filled with with thousands of treasures.
What is the name of the area where he was buried?
The valley of the Kings
How many chambers were there in the tomb?
4
What was the first room that the explorers went into?
The Antechamber
What is a sarcophagus
Another name for a coffin
How did Tutankhamen die?
They don’t know for sure, but they think it was from a broken leg that got infected.
