Why, if Tutankhamen did nothing special, is he so important?

Most of what the general populous knows about the “legendary” pharaoh Tutankhamun does not pertain to his rule over Egypt. This is because he was not very ... The best answer for why this did not happen is because Tut was so young when he ascended the throne. read more

He was also sickly and died at 19, further limiting his chances of having a long, important reign. However, the discovery of his tomb catapulted him into significance and importance in the modern day. Most of the tombs of pharaohs have been looted, so when King Tutankhamun's fully intact tomb was discovered, it was historically significant. read more

Much was said about the fabulous wealth of the Pharaohs but until Tut’s tomb was found we really did not know the true extent of their wealth. He was the son of the heretic king. Since he died at a young age he really had no time to accomplish much. read more