Curated OER
A Journey into Tutankhamen's Tomb
Take a journey through time and space, as your class examines the contents found in King Tut's tomb. An image-rich presentation depicting the interior of the tomb, Howard Carter's finds, and the mummy of the king himself. The last slide...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Chance That Rooms Are Hidden Behind King Tut's Tomb
Article reports on the theory of hidden rooms in King Tut's tomb.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: King Tutankhamun's Tomb
Article reports on the probability of a hidden chamber inside King Tutankhamun's Tomb, and who might be buried there.
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Cmc: Mysteries of Egypt: Tutankhamun
Site provides extensive information about King Tut, the boy king. Content includes a focus on King Tut's life and times, the cause of his death, his funeral, his tomb, his treasure, and the Mummy's Curse. Numerous photographs and a...
The Field Museum
Field Museum: Exhibits: Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
Take a tour of the King Tut Exhibition without leaving your classroom. Learn how King Tut lived from before he became a pharaoh up until his death. You can also explore his tomb.
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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.
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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...
Ibis Communications
Eyewitness to History: Entering King Tut's Tomb, 1923
Read the account of Howard Carter, an English Egyptologist, who discovered King Tut's tomb in 1923.
Read Works
Read Works: News Shorts Tomb Raiders
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about archaeologists who found a burial chamber in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: News Shorts: Tomb Raiders
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about American archaeologists who discovered an Egyptian tomb. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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...
Curated OER
Oriental Institute: The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun
In 1923, the tomb of King Tut was finally unsealed by the British excavation team led by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon. This exhibit from the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago offers an image gallery of photographs taken...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Tutankhamun's Tomb (Innermost Coffin and Death Mask)
Tutankhamun's nearly intact tomb held a wealth of objects that give us unique insights into this period of ancient Egyptian history. Read about the discovery of his tomb and view pictures of the contents in this article.
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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
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.