Tutankhamun was a pharaoh like no other: a minor during his reign, but mighty after his death. He only ruled for 10 years before his untimely death at age 19, but when his tomb was discovered in ...

King Tutankhamun has captivated the world since his tomb was discovered in 1922. Unearthed by British archaeologist Howard Carter, it was the first time a pharaoh's burial chamber had been found ...

On this day, 101 years ago, archeologists unveiled the ancient Egyptian ruler King Tutankhamun after his sarcophagus was discovered in a well-hidden tomb that had been preserved for over 3,000 ...

The interest in Tutankhamun's tomb remains strong even today, with visitors from around the world coming to see the funerary temple, which features scenes depicting funerary rituals and ...

Tutankhamun, or King Tut as he is also known, was the last of his dynasty of pharaohs. He ruled as a boy only for a short time. He is most famous because his tomb was discovered almost intact and ...

On November 4, 1922, archaeologists Carter and his team found steps that led to Tutankhamun's tomb and spent several months sifting through the treasures. The trove of grave goods included 5,000 ...

British archaeologist Howard Carter and his team of excavators opened the doors to the sarcophagus of the ruler itself.

Ever since British archaeologist Howard Carter first peered into the tomb of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, 100 years ago, the mystery of the boy king's death has captivated historians and ...

ASHEVILLE - Biltmore Estate will commemorate its 130th anniversary with a historic event exploring ancient Egypt, seasonal ...

The discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922 stands as one of the most remarkable archaeological achievements of the 20th century, uncovering not only the boy king's mummified remains but also ...