Tutankhamen

Tutankhamun, often called the "Boy King," was an Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty who ruled from around 1333 to 1323 BC. Here's a quick summary of his life and legacy: 🧬 Origins and Reign - Born circa 1341 BC as Tutankhaten, likely the son of Akhenaten or Smenkhkare. - Became pharaoh at about age 9 and reigned for roughly 10 years. - Married his half-sister Ankhesenamun. 🔄 Religious Restoration - Reversed his father's radical shift to monotheistic Atenism. - Restored traditional polytheistic worship and the prominence of Amun. ⚰️ Death and Burial - Died young, around age 18 or 19, under mysterious circumstances. - Buried in tomb KV62 in the Valley of the Kings, surrounded by over 5,000 treasures. - His golden funerary mask became an icon of ancient Egypt. 🕵️ Rediscovery and Fame - Forgotten for centuries until British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered his intact tomb in 1922. - The find sparked global fascination and made Tutankhamun one of the most famous pharaohs in history. His short reign may have been modest politically, but his tomb’s discovery turned him into a legend