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Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Tutankhamun is synonymous with ancient egyptian history and his fame far outstrips that of any other Egyptian Pharaoh. On inspecting Tutankhamun's tomb within the Valley of the Kings you would wonder why his name is so well known above other Pharoahs, in fact why King Tut left his mark on Ancient Egyptian history at all. The tomb of Tutankhamun is not large, nor is it well painted or decorated and appears as though little care was taken in its hasty completion.
It is in fact the timing of the discovery of the tomb that makes it so significant. King Tut's tomb was the latest of all the Pharaohs tombs to be discovered and was done so on November 4th 1922 by Howard Carter (in his sixth season of the search) who was to be struck by the curse of Tutankhamun. Howard Carter died soon after the discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb and at the time myth had it that by entering the Tomb, Howard Carter had been struck by Tutankhamun's curse. It is since thought that malaria was the actual cause of Howard Carter's death which he contracted during the excavation.
Upon opening the tomb of King Tut furniture, weapons, statues and chariots were all found within. Tutankhamun was merely a boy when he died at the age of 18. Whilst he was still buried as a Pharaoh his death is shrouded in suspicion and it is believed he was murdered. Whilst there are a number of theories surrounding his death, without proof they all remain open for speculation. Contents of King Tut's tomb can still be seen in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo where there is a display dedicated to the Boy King. There is also an impressive exhibition that tours the globe, details can be found at http://www.kingtut.org/.
