The Golden Mask of Pharaoh Tutankhamun
Pharaoh Tutankhamun as a revival of traditional polytheism ascended to the throne at approximately 8 or 9 years old and died at around 18 or 19. Widely known as the "Young King" he ruled from approximately 1332 to 1323 BC. Tutankhamun's tomb contains a single chamber with paintings inside which are several large gilded wooden altars surrounding the red quartzite sarcophagus of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Stairs descend to a solid rock ledge leading to a sealed door.
The tomb is relatively small and was built during the Eighteenth Dynasty. It contains the pharaoh and his superimposed sarcophagus along with a disassembled chariot a bed and various pieces of furniture a distinctive gold mask and over 5,000 treasures most of which remain remarkably well-preserved. The tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun KV62 is located in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor Egypt. Discovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter on 4 November 1922
The tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun KV62 in the Valley of the Kings Egypt. This photograph taken by Harry Burton in 1922 shows the "Anubis shrine" located at the entrance to the treasury.
A symbol of the pharaoh's power over enemies this staff is one of over 130 found in his tomb. The gilded stone-inlaid staff of Pharaoh Tutankhamun was discovered in his tomb. The artwork depicts two prisoners of war and the golden Canopic Shrine of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. This artifact was found inside the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun KV62 in the Valley of the Kings. The structure is made of gilded wood and decorated with sculptures of guardian goddesses and large storage jars.
Mural paintings inside the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun KV62 in the Valley of the Kings Egypt.
Protection balance a symbol of theological strength victory over chaos. It depicts the pharaoh in the form of a sphinx with a human head. The ceremonial shield of Pharaoh Tutankhamun is depicted trampling his enemies and a replica of Tutankhamun's chariot made of wood and gilded is on display. The discovery of a perfectly preserved tomb and its sudden death have become a perplexing mystery encompassing both the cause of death and a curse believed to claim the lives of tomb trespassers. This chariot has six-spoked wheels an example of New Dynasty Egyptian engineering. The bas-relief carvings on the chariot depict the pharaoh and religious symbols. This replica chariot is part of the Tutankhamun treasure exhibition and some archaeologists believe there may be an unexplored secret chamber behind the tomb walls possibly containing the remains of Queen Nefertiti.
