Tutankhamun

The most famous ancient Egyptian pharaoh was King Tutankhamun. He ascended the throne at the age of 9 or 10, but his reign lasted only from 1332 BC to 1323 BC. Although the young king introduced many religious reforms, he was not famous for his achievements as a ruler. His fame came from the discovery of his almost intact tomb. Tutankhamun's death is still a matter of controversy as there is no conclusion as to how he died, but his mummy is important for Egyptologists to conduct valuable studies. about the mummification process.

Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered in 1922, gained great fame, and attracted worldwide attention for the extent and value of the Pharaonic civilization, as it is one of the most archaeological discoveries. The greatest of the twentieth century, there is also the mask of Gold "Tutankhamun" which has become one of the most famous symbols of the ancient Egyptian civilization. In the exhibition of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the US held on November 17, 1976, and April 15, 1979, King Tut's mummy was visited by more than 8 million visitors. In the 1977 edition of the book "Discovering the Tomb of Tutankhamun", Jon Manchip White wrote, "This is the little-known pharaoh when he was alive, but when he died, he was really famous".

• Duration of reign: 1332 – 1323 BC