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20 History Truth about Tutankhamun
Our planet has organized a number of leaders who have placed their important traces in human history.
We realized that some of them were cruel arresters, while we praised some others as the largest contributors of human civilizations.
Tutankhamun was one of the famous leaderships that ruled the new Egyptian kingdom between 1332-1323 BC, during the time called the 18th dynasty.
Most people are curious to know what kind of leader is king tut.
To come to conclusion about his judgment and personal behavior, we must know some truth about him.
That's why we gathered 20 interesting facts about Tutankhamun, so you can form your own judgment about him.
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From Amun (also used as amon) is the name of the Egyptian god, who is considered the king of the gods.
His name can also be spelled as Tutankhamen or Tutankhamon.
Tutankhamun has a famous mask made of pure gold.
When we hear his name, the first thing to touch our mind is a mummy with an unusual mask.
We will only recognize him from his mask because we can't imagine his true face.
Mask, however, is his death mask.
There are no records that confirm whether he wears it when he is alive.
No one knows exactly Tutankhamun's father and mother.
Faith is often accepted to speculate that he is a son or a cousin of Pharaoh Akhenaten, who is widely known for its religious revolutions.
When he was young, he was nourished by the wet nurse named Maia.
Some historians think Meritaten of Maia and Tutankhamun are the same person.
If it's true, the whole story is quite strange.
Tutankhamun was only 9 years old when he grabbed the throne.
He ruled for about 10 years like Pharaoh of the 18th dynasty.
In his reign, he tried to restore previously damaged relationships with nearby kingdoms.
Tutankhamun married Ankhesenamun half of his sister.
Perhaps, you may have heard about Nefertiti.
Today, she is a symbol of women's beauty.
Ankhesenamun is her daughter.
Miliared twins were found in Tutankhamun's tomb.
Who are they?
After the extensive study, scientists believe that two fetus are young daughter of Tutankhamun and Ankhesenamun.
Tutankhamun died when he was only 19 years old.
When scientists study their mummies still, they found traces of malaria parasites and some bone diseases.
Currently, Tutankhamun is one of the most famous Pharaoh because the tomb is well preserved.
The luxurious antiques are associated with him, such as jewelry, furniture, ceramics and other objects are one of the most displayed things around the world.
This is how his popularity grows.
Do you know that Tutankhamun is his adopted name?
From childhood, he was named Tutankhaten primarily because of his father's belief in a god called Aten.
Tutankhamun, however, turned his beliefs to Arena Egyptian God.
And, he condemned Akhenaten's religious revolution (father) and rebuilt new temples based on his own beliefs.
Tutankhamun may have been a Pharaoh paralyzed.
Such claims began to appear when the group of mummy scientists of Tutankhamun and found traces of rare bone disorders on the left leg.
In addition, historians find some sticks in their graves coinciding with claims.
We know for sure that Tutankhamun doesn't get old to use those sticks.
He died when he was a teenager.
Tutankhamun died unexpectedly and no one knew how.
As I mentioned in the truths before, there are some causes of speculation about his death.
The main suspects are malaria parasites, rare bone disorders or accidents leading to left foot infections.
A giant hippopotamus may have bitten a deadly bite of Tutankhamun.
This speculation comes from California State University.
Dr. Brenson Harer focuses on attention on Tutankhamun's chest, where signs of serious damaged ribs are clear.
After that, he came to the conclusion that because most Pharaoh practiced Hippo, Tutankhamun could be a victim of an angry hippopometry in one of those facts.
Mr. Howard Carter's archaeologist found Tutankhamun's tomb in the Kings Valley in 1922.
On November 4, 1922, a water boy from their team faced a rock then turned out to be the upper part of the stairs leading to the chamber of King Tut.
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Recent research points out that King Tut's burial has rushed.
However, no one knows exactly why.
Even painting on the walls of his chamber did not have the opportunity to dry when Tutankhamun was placed there.
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According to some historians, his marriage with half of Sister Ankhesenamun is a happy person.
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With Tutankhamun's age in the dynasty, he may need strong advice to rule a large civilization like Egypt.
Both Ay and Horemheb also ruled Egypt as Pharaoh of the 18th dynasty.
Right after Tutankhamun's death, Ay crowned and decided about four years.
After the death of Tutankhamun, his wife wrote a letter to Hittite King Suppilulululuma I.
In that letter, Ankhesenamun asked from Suppiluliuma I to send one of his sons to Egypt so she could marry him.
King Hittite sent one of his sons to Egypt but his son disappeared.
It is believed that AY (the successor Tutankhamun) ordered him to kill him before he had the opportunity to marry Ankhesenamun.
There are also speculation that makes AY murdered Tutankhamun demanding his throne.
Finally, Ay became the next Pharaoh and married Tutankhamun's widow widow widow of Tutankhamun.
Tutankhamun's tomb consists of 5,000 items.
Some items have been made of solid gold.
Most people want to know the total value of items found in their grave.
This is mainly because every subject gives a glimpse of a life of 3,200 years back in history, is invaluable.
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As evidence for such statements, they bring Lord Carnarvon's death as an example.
He is Howard Carter's sponsor and he died 4 months after no tombs.
There are 11 other deaths among explorers.
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