21/06/2024
King Tutankhamun's tomb was the first and only king's tomb found intact in the world! 😯
After 15 years of excavation, British archaeologists Howard Carter and Lord Carnaphron found it in southern Egypt, in the Valley of the Kings, in 1922 ⛏️
After its release, "King Tut" became a media phenomenon in Europe and the United States.
Songs, books and films were made in his honour: it was a true 'vanity-mania'.
Interestingly, the king's fame came only from his belongings found in his tomb, preserved for more than 3 thousand years (!)
Inside it were about 5,000 jewels and statues, 130 wands, 100 costumes, 6 chariots, two golden thrones, and dozens of weapons.
His ancient Egyptian collection, which seemed to emerge from the box of time, ultimately revolutionized European fashion and architecture.
In British society, men began wearing coats with buttons depicting Tutankhamun's coffin, while women wore scarab-shaped brooches.
The Art Deco style, found in jewelry and architecture, is deeply inspired by the treasures of the Pharaoh 💎
His death mask made of gold and precious stones such as obsidian and quartz practically became a symbol of ancient Egypt (Image 1)
Tutankhamun was buried inside 3 coffins, all of which were extensively decorated with wood and gold (Photo 9).
They were all inside a large quartzite box, decorated with the image of 4 Egyptian gods: Isis, Nephthys, Neith, and Selkes (Photo 3).
However, the life of the Egyptian king was not so glorious: Tutankhamun died at the age of 19 due to successive malaria and bone degeneration.
The boy suffered from several health complications, as it was the result of an incestuous relationship between his father, Aquinaton, and his sister.
He was unable to walk without the aid of a cane, as his feet were weak and he constantly suffered from epilepsy.
However, more than 33 centuries after Tutankhamun ruled Egypt, and 101 years after the discovery of his tomb, its history and treasures continue to impress the entire world.
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