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1. Tutankhamun

   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have meant "living image of Aten" and "living image of Amun" in the ancient Egyptian language, with the god Aten having been replaced by the god Amun after Akhenaten's death.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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   Tutankhamun, also known as King Tut, was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ruled during the 18th dynasty (approximately 1332–1323 BC). He ascended to the throne at a young age and his reign was relatively short-lived. Tutankhamun is particularly well-known due to the discovery of his intact tomb in the Valley of the Kings in 1922 by archaeologist Howard Carter. The tomb contained a vast array of treasures and artifacts, providing significant insights into ancient Egyptian culture and beliefs. Tutankhamun's reign, though historically insignificant, gained prominence due to the extraordinary preservation of his tomb and the subsequent global fascination with the wealth and secrets it contained.

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1. Tutankhamun

   Tutankhamun was an Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, during the period of Egyptian history known as the New Kingdom. He is popularly referred to as King Tut. His original name, Tutankhaten, means "Living Image of Aten", while Tutankhamun means "Living Image of Amun". In hieroglyphs, the name Tutankhamun was typically written Amen-tut-ankh, because of a scribal custom that placed a divine name at the beginning of a phrase to show appropriate reverence. He is possibly also the Nibhurrereya of the Amarna letters, and likely the 18th dynasty king Rathotis who, according to Manetho, an ancient historian, had reigned for nine years—a figure that conforms with Flavius Josephus's version of Manetho's Epitome. The 1922 discovery by Howard Carter and George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon of Tutankhamun's nearly intact tomb received worldwide press coverage. It sparked a renewed public interest in ancient Egypt, for which Tutankhamun's burial mask remains the popular symbol. Exhibits of artifacts from his tomb have toured the world. In February 2010, the results of DNA tests confirmed that he was the son of Akhenaten and Akhenaten's sister and wife, whose name is unknown but whose remains are positively identified as "The Younger Lady" mummy found in KV35.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of tutankhamun in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of tutankhamun in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of tutankhamun in a Sentence

1. El Damati:

   When we find Nefertiti, I think it will be more important than the discovery of King Tutankhamun himself.

2. Another British archaeologist:

   My feeling is this is a tomb, originally made for a queen, which was adapted for the burial of a queen who had become a pharaoh, the pharaoh (dressed as a mummy) in question looks to be Nefertiti and the person burying Nefertiti appears to be Tutankhamun.

3. Matthiu Lamoure:

   We were overcome with emotion. Probably much like Lord Carrington and Howard Carter, on being the first for centuries to enter Tutankhamun's tomb, it really is a treasure trove. No doubt a once-in-a-lifetime discovery.

4. El Damati:

   I hope we find Nefertiti but I doubt it. I can't say it's a big probability, it could be Nefertiti, it could be Kia (Tutankhamun's alleged mother), it could be other members of the family of Tutankhamun. Let us wait for the results at the end.

5. El Damati:

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

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