King Tut-Ankh-Amun By Bowdre Fortson

a.k.a King Tut Pharaoh who accomplished little in his life Most recognized and most famous pharaoh today Most famous because of his elaborate treasure and the discovery of his tomb

Finding King Tut’s Tomb Major discovery of the 19 th century Major discovery of the 19 th century Discovered November Discovered November Valley of the Kings Valley of the Kings Howard Carter Howard Carter Made Headlines across the world Made Headlines across the world Discovered and remained hidden from robbers for thousands of years. Discovered and remained hidden from robbers for thousands of years. Reveled an elaborate lifestyle that many people can only dream about as well as providing clues and insight into King Tut’s life and how he lived. Reveled an elaborate lifestyle that many people can only dream about as well as providing clues and insight into King Tut’s life and how he lived.

Tutankhamen’s Life Given the throne at a young age Given the throne at a young age 8 or 9 years old when this happened 8 or 9 years old when this happened Akhenaten is believed to be his father Akhenaten is believed to be his father Birth name Tutankhamen was Tutankhaton which meant “Living Image of the Aten. Birth name Tutankhamen was Tutankhaton which meant “Living Image of the Aten. Mother might be Kiya Mother might be Kiya Spent younger years hunting, swimming and studying. Spent younger years hunting, swimming and studying.

Tomb revealed he liked board games Tomb revealed he liked board games Probably found politics unexciting and went out about his environment enjoying leisurely activities Probably found politics unexciting and went out about his environment enjoying leisurely activities Ignorant view about his father’s teachings and politics Ignorant view about his father’s teachings and politics After his father’s death he was given the throne After his father’s death he was given the throne Married to his half-sister Ankhensenpaaton, daughter of Nefertiti and Akhenaten Married to his half-sister Ankhensenpaaton, daughter of Nefertiti and Akhenaten

Change of Gods and Names The worship of one god- The Aton The worship of one god- The Aton Few years later Tut started to bring back gods that were forbidden by Akhenaten Few years later Tut started to bring back gods that were forbidden by Akhenaten Changed his name to Tutankhamen Changed his name to Tutankhamen Changed wife’s name to Ankhesenamun Changed wife’s name to Ankhesenamun

Politics and Decisions Threw lavish parties to show his support for Amun Threw lavish parties to show his support for Amun Could not make many decisions Could not make many decisions His vizier Aye likely made major decisions for him. His vizier Aye likely made major decisions for him. Ay and Hermhad were probably the sole drive behind the throne Ay and Hermhad were probably the sole drive behind the throne

Coming to the End Tenth year of reign Egypt was at war with the Hittites Tenth year of reign Egypt was at war with the Hittites Tut suddenly died Tut suddenly died Had not left a male heir to the throne and the children that he did have were stillborn. Had not left a male heir to the throne and the children that he did have were stillborn. Ay, who was a high official in Akhenaten’s court staked his claim as pharaoh. Ruled only for 4 years and died. Ay, who was a high official in Akhenaten’s court staked his claim as pharaoh. Ruled only for 4 years and died. Tut died around the age of 18 or 19 Tut died around the age of 18 or 19

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