Why is Pharaoh Tutankhamen so important?

Genetic testing has verified that King Tut was the grandson of the great pharaoh Amenhotep II, and almost certainly the son of Akhenaten, a controversial figure in the history of the 18th dynasty of Egypt's New Kingdom (c.1550-1295 B.C.). read more

King Tutankhamun is most important because of the quality and quantity of artifacts found within his tomb. King Tutankhamun's reign is not known as particularly important. The reign of King Tutankhamun centered mostly around reinstating the gods and building structures. 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