1. 18 November 2013 18 November 2013 Bellringer: Rosetta Stone – Last page of your packet (4 – 5 sent long) Valley of the Kings & King Tut – Why switch to Valley of the Kings? – Primary Sources from Tut’s Tomb – What would you put in your tomb? Explain Group Project (?) HW: Packets should be complete and will be checked in tomorrow

2. And Then….The Valley of the Kings

3. The Valley of the Kings The valley was used from 1539BC to 1075 BC (New Kingdom) 62 royal and private tombs The first pharaoh was Thutmose I and ended with Ramesses X Valley also had tombs for favorite nobles, wives and children Some were simple pits, and others were huge – with over 121 chambers and corridors

4. The Valley of the Kings Is where King Tutankhamen (Tut) is buried His Tomb was discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter This tomb was not disturbed, thus King Tut’s treasures have taught us much about Egyptian burial practices and beliefs. NGS photo by Victor R. Boswell http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/ player/places/countries-places/egypt/king- tuts-tomb.html

5. What are these items? You will view 10 items found in Pharaohs’ tombs. Decide - What are they & why were they placed in the tomb?

16. Item ’ s Found 1.Canopic Jars – Used to hold the organs of the deceased 2.An Egyptian Bed 3.Ushabit statues – “ Answerers ” Who did your work in the afterlife 4.A Funerary Boat 5.A Servant Girl – to bring you drink and food 6.Instruments for the Mouth Opening Ceremony 7.A Game Table 8.A Throne 9.A Perfume Bottle 10.A Crown

17. http://kids.discovery.com/fansites/tutenstein/mummymaker/mu mmymaker.html