TUTANKHAMEN

WHO WAS TUTANKHAMEN?

Tutankhamen was an Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty

(ruled ca. 1332 BC 1323 BC in the conventional chronology),
during the period of Egyptian history

WHEN AND WHERE DID HE LIVE?

He lives at Akhenaten which was the capital city of Egypt

WHO DISCOVERED HIS TOMB?
The tomb of Egypt's boy-king Tutankhamen was discovered on
November 4, 1922 by English archaeologist Howard Carter.
WHAT WAS THERE IN TUTANKHAMENS
TRESAURE?
Davis was the first person to fine items that led to
discover of Tutankhamen tomb. His first clue came
from a famous cache (a group of royal funerary objects
from Tell el Amana that were brought Thebes to
escape destruction)
WHY WAS THIS DISCOVERY SO IMPORTANT?
It was very important for the humanity and for the
Egyptians history

The pharaohs

 Who was Tutankhamen?

Tutankhamen was the most famous Egyptian
pharaoh
When and where did he live?
From 1346 BC at 1328 BC, he live in Armana,
Egypt.
Who discovered his tomb?
Davis was the first person to find items that led
the discovered Tutankhamen.
What was there in Tutankhamens treasure?
2 thrones
Funeral equipment
Lamps
Food and wine
Games
Perfume, oils and ointments
Clothing
Caskets, vases and jars
Ritual beds

Why was the discovery so important?

Because it is a treasure,
about 3000 years ago.