The tomb of one of the Pharaohs or Kings of Egypt, Tutankhamun or King Tut, was discovered in November 1922 and shocked the world at that time. His final resting place was found to be in excellent condition and so were the items that were there, including luxury items.
Not only that, there are spices in the form of a curse story that is said to have befallen the team that dug it up, although of course it is only a myth. Well, here are 7 facts about the tomb of King Tut that we quoted from Fox News, Tuesday (11/8/2022):
1. When was King Tut's grave built and how big is it?
According to National Geographic, King Tut's tomb was built more than 3,000 years ago. Reportedly there are 5 rooms in the tomb complex of the Pharaoh, including the corridor room, the vestibule and of course the room for the burial.
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism said that King Tut's burial chamber measures 6 by 4 meters and has an ornate rectangular outer sarcophagus. King Tut died at the age of about 19 years in 1323 BC.
2. Location of King Tut's grave
Like other Egyptian Pharaohs, King Tut's tomb was built in a location called the Valley of the Kings and lies underground. As the name implies, the Valley of the Kings is a royal burial ground for national leaders and powerful nobles, located on the west bank of the Nile, opposite the city of Luxor.
Tombs in the Valley of the Kings from the 16th to 11th centuries BC were made of stone. Meanwhile, Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said King Tut's chest was made of quartzite and decorated with four gods depicted with wings outstretched at each corner.
3. Number of objects found in King Tut .'s tomb
Many objects were found at the burial place of King Tut. According to Smithsonian Magazine, there are about 5,000 objects found and not all of them have been studied in detail.
These include luxurious fabrics, gold sandals, iconic gold masks, cheetah skin shields, beer, wine, oil and many more.
4. There is another mummy in the tomb of King Tut
The King Tut burial complex not only holds archaeological objects, but there are also other human mummies, including two of his children who died in the womb. Both were only between 25 and 37 weeks old.
There is also an animal body in the form of a dog, which is believed to be a hunting dog named Abuwtiyuw. This dog is believed to have been bred in Ancient Egypt as a pet and protector of humans at that time.
5. Value of King Tut's grave
King Tut's grave is of great value. According to research conducted by the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), the total treasure found is worth around USD 26 million.
The coffin alone is said to have a value of around USD 1.7 million. In the past, it was believed that some of the valuable objects in King Tut's grave had been looted.
6. Discoverer of King Tut's grave
King Tut's grave was discovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter on November 4, 1992. "It was a sight beyond anything and we never dreamed of seeing it," Carter said at the time.
"We were amazed by the beauty and beauty of the art displayed there, beyond anything we could imagine, the impression was incredible," he added.
7. Location of King Tut's body now
King Tut's mummy is still in his grave area, in the Valley of the Kings. To protect it, the king's body is in a climate-controlled glass coffin.
King Tut's body can be seen by the general public and tourists alike. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism said the body of King Tut could be seen every day from 07.00 am to 17.00 pm.
