Tutankhamun (reigned c. 1336-c. 1327 BCE) was a pharaoh of the New Kingdom of Egypt who tried to restore the old religion abandoned by his father Akhenaten.

Why is Tutankhamun so famous?

Tutankhamun is famous for his intact tomb discovered in November 1922 by Howard Carter.

Where is Tutankhamun's body now in 2022?

Tutankhamun's body rests in the burial chamber of his tomb (KV62) in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt in a climate-controlled glass coffin.

Is the Curse of Tutankhamun real?

The Curse of Tutankhamun has no basis in fact. All those involved in opening the tomb lived long lives and none died mysteriously. Howard Carter knew the curse story was a fable but allowed it to spread to scare people away from the tomb so he could work in peace.

Tutankhamun Timeline

Definition

Tutankhamun (also known as Tutankhamen and `King Tut', r. c.1336-c.1327 BCE) is the most famous and instantly recognizable Pharaoh in the modern world. His golden sarcophagus is now a symbol almost synonymous with Egypt. His name means `living image of [the god] Amun'.

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Timeline

1353 BCE - c. 1336 BCE
Reign of Akhenaten, Tutankhamun's father, 'Heretic King' of Egypt.
c. 1345 BCE - 1327 BCE
Life of Tutankhamun.
c. 1336 BCE
Tutankhamun marries Ankhsenamun, his half-sister.
c. 1336 BCE - c. 1327 BCE
Reign of Tutankhamun with Ankhsenamun as queen.
c. 1334 BCE
Tutankhamun initiates religious reforms returning Egypt to traditional belief structure.
c. 1334 BCE
Tutankhamun moves capital from city of Akhetaten back to Thebes, re-instates Cult of Amun at Thebes.
1327 BCE
Tutankhamun's Advisor Ay succeeds him.
1327 BCE - 1323 BCE
Reign of Ay in Egypt.
Jan 1327 BCE
Tutankhamun dies at age 18.
c. 1320 BCE
Commander-in-Chief of the Army, Horemheb, succeeds Ay as ruler of Egypt
c. 1320 BCE - 1292 BCE
Reign of Horemheb in Egypt, Tutankhamun's name erased from record.