What did King Tut do in Egypt?

King Tutankhamen (or Tutankhamun) ruled Egypt as pharaoh for 10 years until his death at age 19, around 1324 B.C. Although his rule was notable for reversing the ... Did You Know? read more

It is likely that Tut acceded to the throne at the age of 9 after King Akhnaten was forced to abdicate, perhaps after the short rule of the shadowy King Smenkhare. Tut moved the royal court back to Thebes, away from the city of Amarna preferred by Akhnaten. read more

Historically speaking, King Tut did have some contributions, but not as much as other pharaohs. Asking the question, “does it matter” is actually a good thing, because it helps focus on the importance of archeology. read more

The tomb’s vast hoard of artifacts and treasure, intended to accompany the king into the afterlife, revealed an incredible amount about royal life in ancient Egypt, and quickly made King Tut the world’s most famous pharaoh. read more