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Researchers claim Tutankhamun's burial mask may have been made for a woman—but there is reason to doubt
Since the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt over 100 years ago, the contents have been examined countless times. But new details continue to surprise archaeologists.
Explore the life of the 'boy king,' the mystery of his death, his iconic gold mask, and the stunning discovery of his tomb.
A re-examination of King Tutankhamun’s burial mask showed it wasn’t originally made for him. The earring holes on the mask provide an obvious clue the mask was intended for a high-status female or ...
The tomb of the former boy-king was discovered in 1922 by English archaeologist Howard Carter and his patron Lord Carnarvon ...
Grand Egyptian Museum honors the 12-year-old Egyptian boy who helped reveal Tutankhamun’s tomb, says his son, Nubi Abdel-Rasoul.
The golden funerary mask of King Tutankhamun is displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo - Copyright AFP FERNANDO CARTAGENA The golden funerary mask of King ...
The exhibition will be a major draw for the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), described as the world's largest archaeological ...
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The Hidden Royal Vaults of Tanis That Rival Tutankhamun
In the Nile Delta lies Tanis—a royal necropolis where untapped tombs revealed gold masks, silver coffins and jewellery that ...
The golden funerary mask of King Tutankhamun is displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo A man stands by ancient stone sarcophaguses displayed at the Egyptian Museum After nearly a century in the ...
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