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Penn Museum
Penn Museum: Amarna: Ancient Egypt's Place in the Sun [Pdf]
The Amarna Period of ancient Egypt only lasted about thirty years but it is one of the most remarkable periods in Egypt's history. It began when the pharaoh Akhenaten, who was married to Nefertiti, built the city of Amarna in honor of...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Even Thor Would Have Approved of King Tut's Meteorite Dagger!
King Tut's dagger came from Outer Space? How is that possible? Take a look at what researchers have discovered about the unique medium the sharp tool is made from. Find comprehension questions and vocabulary terms.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Nefertiti Resting in a Chamber in King Tut's Tomb?
Article reports on a theory that Queen Nefertiti may be buried in a hidden chamber inside the tomb of King Tut. Includes video.
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.
Other
Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology
Take a tour of Egypt or visit the online exhibit of artifacts at this site. Descriptions and history of the artifacts are given and there is an impressive links page.
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.
Other
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...
Other
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.
Other
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...
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!
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The Field Museum
Field Museum: Exhibits: Tutankhamun: Exploring an Ancient [Mastaba] Tomb
Part of a larger exhibit about Tutankhamun, this resource lets you view details of the reconstructed mastaba of Unis-Ankh, the son of an early pharaoh.
Other
Blinden Kuh: Aegypten & Egypt
This site in German provides extensive information on Egypt, including the influential Pharaoh Tutankhamun and hieroglyphics (includes a translator!). Also includes extensive links to other Egypt resources in English and German.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Sir Dig a Lot: History of King Tut
Sir Dig-a-Lot takes us on a tour of King Tut's tomb and explains some facts about this ancient Egyptian pharaoh.
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
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.