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Watch: Let鈥檚 meet Tutankhamun

Learn about the famous Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun.

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What did Tutankhamun do?

  • Tutankhamun became Pharaoh when he was about 9.
  • He had powerful advisers who helped him rule.
  • He let the people worship their old gods again and repaired damaged temples.
  • He died when he was 18, and was buried in the Valley of the Kings.
  • Scientists now believe he died of malaria.
A large tomb.
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What was inside Tutankhamun's tomb?

In 1922 the Egyptologist Howard Carter discovered Tutankhamun鈥檚 tomb. In 1923 the tomb was finally opened. There were 5,398 items, including:

  • Tutankhamun鈥檚 famous golden death mask
  • a solid gold coffin
  • thrones
  • trumpets
  • fresh linen
  • a chariot
  • a dagger made from meteorite iron.
Treasure in Tutankhamun's tomb.
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Watch: Tutankhamun's tomb

Dan Cruikshank tells the story of Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb.

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Famous Pharoahs

Image gallerySkip image gallerySlide 1 of 4, Pharaoh Hatshepsut of Egypt (1478 - 1458BC), Hatshepsut (1478 - 1458BC) Hatshepsut was the longest reigning female pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. She is considered one of the most successful pharaohs. She commissioned hundreds of grand buildings and established important trade routes.
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Activities

Activity 1: Solve the puzzle

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Activity 2: Quiz 鈥 King Tutankhamun

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Activity 3: Make your own Tutankhamun mask

Download the ancient Egyptian headdress, colour it in and after placing it on your head, declare yourself Pharoah!

Make your own Tutankhamun mask
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Activity 4: History Explorer game

Play this game to test your knowledge and learn even more facts about Ancient Egypt.

History Explorer: Secrets through time

History Explorer: Secrets through time: KS2 History

History Explorer: Secrets through time
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Bitesize Primary games. game

Play fun and educational primary games in science, maths, English, history, geography, art, computing and modern languages.

Bitesize Primary games
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