Definitions for tutankhamen
ˌtut ɑŋˈkɑ məntu·tankhamen

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1. Tutankhamennoun

   Pharaoh of Egypt around 1358 BC; his tomb was discovered almost intact by Howard Carter in 1922

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1. tutankhamen

   Tutankhamun or Tutankhamen ( ; Ancient Egyptian: twt-ꜥnḫ-jmn; c. 1341 BC – 1323 BC), also referred to as King Tut, was the antepenultimate pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. He ascended to the throne around the age of 9 and reigned until his death around age 19. Historically, Tutankhamun is primarily known for restoring the traditional polytheistic ancient Egyptian religion, after its suppression by Akhenaten in favor of the Atenist religion. Also, Tutankhamun was one of few kings worshipped as a deity during his lifetime; this was usually done posthumously for most pharaohs. In popular culture, he is known for his vastly opulent wealth found during the 1922 discovery of his tomb, the only such tomb to date to have been found in near-intact condition. The discovery of his tomb is widely considered one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time.His parentage is debated, as they are not attested in surviving inscriptions. DNA testing has identified his father as the mummy within tomb KV55, thought to be the pharaoh Akhenaten. His mother was identified as a mummy from tomb KV35, which was also his aunt, informally referred to as "The Younger Lady" but is otherwise unknown.Tutankhamun took the throne at eight or nine years of age, under the unprecedented viziership of his eventual successor, Ay, to whom he may have been related. Within tomb KV21, the mummy KV21A was identified as having been the biological mother of Tutankhamun's two daughters — it is therefore speculated that this mummy is of his only known wife, Ankhesenamun, who was his paternal half-sister. Their two daughters were identified as the 317a and 317b mummies; daughter 317a was born prematurely at 5–6 months of pregnancy while daughter 317b was born at full-term, though both died in infancy. His names — Tutankhaten and Tutankhamun — are thought to have meant "living image of Aten" and "living image of Amun" in the ancient Egyptian language, with the god Aten having been replaced by the god Amun after Akhenaten's death. Some Egyptologists, including Battiscombe Gunn, have claimed that the translation may be incorrect, instead being closer to "the-life-of-Aten-is-pleasing" or "one-perfect-of-life-is-Aten" latter translation by Gerhard Fecht. Tutankhamun restored the ancient Egyptian religion against Akhenaten's Atenism and also relocated Egypt's capital back to Thebes, undoing Akhenaten's earlier relocation of the capital to Amarna. He also enriched and endowed the priestly orders of two important cults, initiated a restoration process for old monuments that were damaged during the Amarna Period, and reburied his father's remains in the Valley of the Kings. Tutankhamun's health and early death are heavily debated. The most recent study suggests Tutankhamun had bone necrosis and a possible clubfoot, which may have rendered him dependent on assistive canes. This theory is disputed, as neither the canes nor his sandals show the kinds of the wear expected. He also had other health issues, including scoliosis, and had contracted several strains of malaria. He likely died of complications from a broken leg, possibly compounded by malaria. In 1922, a team led by British Egyptologist Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings excavated Tutankhamun's tomb, in an effort that was funded by British aristocrat George Herbert. The discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb received worldwide press coverage; with over 5,000 artifacts, it gave rise to renewed public interest in ancient Egypt, for which Tutankhamun's mask, now preserved at the Egyptian Museum, remains a popular symbol. The deaths of some individuals who were involved in the unearthing of Tutankhamun's mummy have been popularly attributed to the "curse of the pharaohs" due to the similarity of their circumstances. Some of his treasure has traveled worldwide with unprecedented response; the Egyptian government allowed tours beginning in 1961. Tutankhamun has, since the discovery of his intact tomb, been referred to as "King Tut" in colloquial terms.

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1. tutankhamen

   Tutankhamen, often known as "King Tut," was an Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, who ruled during the period of Egyptian history known as the New Kingdom. He became pharaoh at the young age of 9 or 10 and ruled until his death at about 18 years old. His tomb, containing numerous valuable artifacts, was discovered with most of its grave goods intact in 1922 by Howard Carter, which sparked a renewed public interest in ancient Egypt.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of tutankhamen in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of tutankhamen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of tutankhamen in a Sentence

1. Matthieu Lamoure:

   I have to say that when we arrived here, we found ourselves overcome with emotion, probably much like Lord Carrington and Howard Carter on being the first person for centuries to enter Tutankhamen’s tomb. It really was a case of waking up Sleeping Beauty.

2. El Damati:

   We must find a way to protect the tomb of Tutankhamen, does that mean we will dig from above, below or from the side? We don't know.

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