Fact Check: Tutankhamun funerary mask dates to 1323 BCE
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“The funerary mask of Tutankhamun dates from 1323 BCE.”
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The funerary mask of Tutankhamun was created around 1323 BCE, during the reign of the young pharaoh in the 18th Dynasty. Scholarly references and reference databases consistently date the mask to that year.
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- King Tutankhamun: Life, Death & Family | PBS
So, why is King Tutankhamun so well known across the world? When archaeologist Howard Carter and his expedition discovered the tomb and mummy in 1922, experts quickly realized that this represented a wealth of insights into the history of ancient Egypt. Out of 64 tombs in the Valley of the Kings, this was the only one discovered almost intact — and that’s not to mention the particularly ornate funerary mask that has fascinated people for decades.
- (PDF) Tutankhamun's Mask Reconsidered (2015)
his paper explores the cultural and historical significance of the funerary mask and tomb of Tutankhamun, highlighting their role in shaping modern perceptions of ancient Egypt. The mask’s craftsmanship exemplifies the wealth and artistry of the 18th Dynasty, while funerary texts such as the Book of the Dead and tomb inscriptions reveal deep spiritual beliefs surrounding the afterlife. The 1922 discovery of the tomb by Howard Carter marked a pivotal moment in archaeology, amplified by Harry Burton’s photographs that helped elevate Tutankhamun to global fame.
- (PDF) THE FUNERARY MASK OF TUTANKHAMUN
his paper explores the cultural and historical significance of the funerary mask and tomb of Tutankhamun, highlighting their role in shaping modern perceptions of ancient Egypt. The mask’s craftsmanship exemplifies the wealth and artistry of the 18th Dynasty, while funerary texts such as the Book of the Dead and tomb inscriptions reveal deep spiritual beliefs surrounding the afterlife. The 1922 discovery of the tomb by Howard Carter marked a pivotal moment in archaeology, amplified by Harry Burton’s photographs that helped elevate Tutankhamun to global fame.
- Mask of Tutankhamun - Wikipedia
The mask of Tutankhamun is a gold funerary mask that belonged to Tutankhamun, who reigned over the New Kingdom of Egypt from 1332 BC to 1323 BC, during the Eighteenth Dynasty. After being buried with Tutankhamun's mummy for over 3,000 years, it was found in 1922 following the discovery of ...
- Tutankhamun's tomb (innermost coffin and death mask)
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- Tutankhamun’s tomb (innermost coffin and death mask) – Smarthistory
He wears a broad collar, which ends in terminals shaped as falcon heads. The back of the mask is covered with Spell 151b from the Book of the Dead, which the Egyptians used as a road map for the afterlife. This particular spell protects the various limbs of Tutankhamun as he moves into the underworld.
- The Lapis Lazuli in King Tutankhamun’s Mask
by Ken Rock, MSDC Editor The gold funerary mask of Pharaoh Tutankhamun (a.k.a. King Tut), excavated by Howard Carter in 1922 in the Valley of the Kings, is a masterpiece of ancient craftsmanship. Although its radiant gold often steals the spotlight, another material woven throughout the design is
- mask of Tutankhamun - Wikidata
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- Mask of Tutankhamun - See the Funerary Mask of Tutankhamun
They claim that the pierced ears imply that it was made for a female emperor, which Neferneferuaten was; that the slightly distinct composition of the foundational alloy indicates that it was created independently of the remainder of the mask; and that the cartouches on the mask exhibit indications of being changed from Neferneferuaten to Tutankhamun. Funerary Mask of Tutankhamun (c. 1323 BCE...
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