King Tutankhamun By:Madalynn Sales

King Tutankhamen at the beginning King tut was born in 1343 BC he was born in Amarna,Egypt. In this time his name was Tutankhaten but he changed his name to Tutankhmun. His father was Akhenaten known as The Heroic King. People think his mother was Kiya but it is still unknown. They know his step mother was Nefertiti. King tut was born in 1343 BC he was born in Amarna,Egypt. In this time his name was Tutankhaten but he changed his name to Tutankhmun. His father was Akhenaten known as The Heroic King. People think his mother was Kiya but it is still unknown. They know his step mother was Nefertiti.

The Boy King The Boy King At the age of 9 his father died and he became pharaoh. He married his half-sister Ankhesenpaten. He reigned as pharaoh between 1334 BC and 1325 BC. He reigned for just 9 years. At the age of 9 his father died and he became pharaoh. He married his half-sister Ankhesenpaten. He reigned as pharaoh between 1334 BC and 1325 BC. He reigned for just 9 years.

King Tut’s Marriage He and his wife were a very happy couple. He and his wife were a very happy couple. The artwork showed that they were happily in love. The artwork showed that they were happily in love. They had a lamb made that when you turned it on, you could see a picture of them. They had a lamb made that when you turned it on, you could see a picture of them.

The kings death He died when he was 18 or 19 years old. He died when he was 18 or 19 years old. The cause of death is unknown but doctors found a blow to the head. The cause of death is unknown but doctors found a blow to the head. But they also found a broken leg and a possible blood infection. That might have been the reason for his death. But they also found a broken leg and a possible blood infection. That might have been the reason for his death.

The Tomb The Tomb He was buried in his hastily prepared tomb in the Valley of the Kings. He was buried in his hastily prepared tomb in the Valley of the Kings. He was buried in his tomb 70 days after his death. He was buried in his tomb 70 days after his death. On November 4, 1922, Egyptologist Howard Carter discovered the steps leading to his tomb. On November 4, 1922, Egyptologist Howard Carter discovered the steps leading to his tomb.

The King’s Tomb The King’s Tomb All of the pharaoh's tombs were built when they were born. All of the pharaoh's tombs were built when they were born. Since King tut died young, his tomb wasn’t finished. Since King tut died young, his tomb wasn’t finished. King Tut’s tomb was never robbed, so he had lots of treasures still there. King Tut’s tomb was never robbed, so he had lots of treasures still there. King Tut is the only pharaoh still buried in the Valley of Kings. King Tut is the only pharaoh still buried in the Valley of Kings.

The Treasures The famous gold mask that rested on top of his mummy weighed kilos. The famous gold mask that rested on top of his mummy weighed kilos. 3,500 different treasures were found in his tomb. 3,500 different treasures were found in his tomb. Many of the items in his tomb were gold or had gold leaves on them. Many of the items in his tomb were gold or had gold leaves on them.

Special Tomb Treasures Egyptologists believe that he had two still- born daughters and they were found in his tomb. Egyptologists believe that he had two still- born daughters and they were found in his tomb. He had a lock of hair from his grandmother Queen Tiye in the tomb with him. He had a lock of hair from his grandmother Queen Tiye in the tomb with him. He had other treasures buried with him like weapons, furniture, clothes and jewelry. He had other treasures buried with him like weapons, furniture, clothes and jewelry.

The Curse All of the people who helped with the opening of tomb died except for Howard Carter. All of the people who helped with the opening of tomb died except for Howard Carter. At the same time Lord Carnarvon died, all of the lights in Cairo went out. At the same time Lord Carnarvon died, all of the lights in Cairo went out. Lord Carnarvon, his wife and his dog all died from an insect bite two months after the tomb was opened. Lord Carnarvon, his wife and his dog all died from an insect bite two months after the tomb was opened.

More about the Curse The people of Egypt called the scientist tomb robbers. The people of Egypt called the scientist tomb robbers. The Egyptians thought that they were grave robbers, they would die because of the curse. The Egyptians thought that they were grave robbers, they would die because of the curse. Within six years of the opening on the tomb, 22 people who were involved with searching his tomb died. Within six years of the opening on the tomb, 22 people who were involved with searching his tomb died.

Roasted Garlic Hummus Ingredients: Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas/garbanzo beans (15oz.) 1 can chickpeas/garbanzo beans (15oz.) 2 tablespoons roasted garlic 2 tablespoons roasted garlic 1/2tablespoon lemon juice 1/2tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon oregano Preparation: Preparation: In a food processor, process beans, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and oregano until desired consistency. If hummus is too thick, simply add olive oil in small increments (1/2 teaspoon) until desired consistency. In a food processor, process beans, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and oregano until desired consistency. If hummus is too thick, simply add olive oil in small increments (1/2 teaspoon) until desired consistency. Serve roasted garlic hummus garnished with finely chopped parsley on pita chips, veggies, or warm cubes of Italian bread. Serve roasted garlic hummus garnished with finely chopped parsley on pita chips, veggies, or warm cubes of Italian bread.