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Guardian's Egypt: Tutankhamun Facial Reconstruction
Presents the latest computer-generated pictures of King Tut (2005). These pictures are based on findings sponsored in part by the National Geographic Society.
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Guardian's Egypt: Tutankhamun Cat Scan Results
Discusses the findings of a CAT scan done on the mummy of King Tut. Using evidence from the scan, scientists have ruled out the possibility that King Tut was murdered.
Other
Bbc: The Gold Death Mask of Tutankhamun the Boy Pharaoh
This article describes the priceless artifacts found in King Tut's tomb, including his incredible gold mask. Some of these artifacts have travelled to museums around the world in a special exhibit that raised money to build a better...
Other
Bbc: Tutankhamun the 'Boy King'
Good summary of King Tut's life and the search for and discovery of his tomb. There is a discussion of the supposed curse put on those who disturbed the king's mortal remains.
Able Media
Classics Technology Center: Guided Tour of Ancient Egypt
Cool site explores over 1500 years of ancient Egyptian history. Includes pictures and descriptions of the highlights of Egypt. Don't skip the section on mummification!
Read Works
Read Works: Ancient Egypt the Legend of the Pharaoh's Curse
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage idiscusses the legend of the curse of King Tut's tomb and the true events surrounding the attempts to move this tomb. The text is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential...
Read Works
Read Works: Royal Pain
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about King Tut and what may have caused his death. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Where Did King Tut Get His Eyebrows?
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks passage provides a brief history of how King Tut got his distinctive eyebrows. A questions sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension, and an additional...
Read Works
Read Works: The King of Bling
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares information about the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb and the efforts taken by curators to preserve the finders, while in addition, share the contents of the...
University of Manchester
Children's University of Manchester: Ancient Egypt: Egyptian Timeline
Interactive timeline of key events in the history of ancient Egypt, with embedded references to many of Egypt's famous rulers, such as Hatshepsut, Tutankhamen, Rameses the Great, and Cleopatra.
BBC
Bbc History: Ancient History: Egyptians: Treasures of Tutankhamun Gallery
This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...
Project Britain
Woodlands Junior School: Introduction to Ancient Egypt
An easy to read, colorful site introducing many aspects of Ancient Egypt. The menu lists topics to click on: pyramids, farming, Gods, King Tut, hieroglyphics, mummies, river Nile, pharaohs, and more. Brief text make this ideal for...
Other
Unmuseum: Virtual Exploration Museum: Howard Carter and the Curse of the Mummy
Find out about the initial excavation of King Tut's tomb and add up all those having some association with the excavation who died suddenly.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: The Tomb of Tutankhamun for Kids
History Questions: The Tomb of Tutankhamun Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Tutankhamun
History for Kids presents information about the tomb of King Tut and the story it tells. Includes links to teacher resources with activities, worksheets and quizzes.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Ancient History Lesson Plans Egypt
A social studies teacher shares his information on Ancient Egypt for elementary students. Find easy-to-understand facts on such things as the hieroglyphics, the Three Kingdoms, daily life, and religion.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids: King Tut's Tomb
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian secret of King Tut's Tomb. How it was found, the curse, and the treasure inside the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankamun
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian Biography for Kids: Tutankhamun
Kids learn about the biography of Tutankhamun of Ancient Egypt. The pharaoh and boy king famous for the treasures of his tomb.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History: Valley of the Kings
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Valley of the Kings. The great structures of this world civilization.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Egypt Facts and Information
Learn about ancient Egyptian civilization, gods and goddesses, mummies and tombs, pyramids, the Great Sphinx of Giza, and other interesting facts.
Curated OER
The Museum of Un Natural Mystery: The Curse of the Mummy
Many stories surround the search and discovery of King Tut?s tomb. There were numerous deaths of people involved in the discovery, and many believed there to be a curse carved onto King Tut?s tomb. (Other writers refute this.) These are...
Curated OER
The Museum of Un Natural Mystery: The Curse of the Mummy
Many stories surround the search and discovery of King Tut?s tomb. There were numerous deaths of people involved in the discovery, and many believed there to be a curse carved onto King Tut?s tomb. (Other writers refute this.) These are...
Curated OER
The Museum of Un Natural Mystery: The Curse of the Mummy
Many stories surround the search and discovery of King Tut?s tomb. There were numerous deaths of people involved in the discovery, and many believed there to be a curse carved onto King Tut?s tomb. (Other writers refute this.) These are...