In ancient civilizations, the rulers were the backbone that tried to hold everything together. The rulers had to make laws, lead the citizens, and maintain order. There are many other things they had to do, but those are just three of the main ones. In most civilizations these rulers were called kings, but in Ancient Egypt the kings, or rulers, were also called pharaohs. One of these pharaohs was a boy that went by the name of King Tutankhamun, or King Tut for short. This young king is perhaps one of the best known pharaohs of this time period. In order to find out why King Tutankhamun is so well known we can look at his early life, his time in power, and his death.
In 1341 B.C.E, Akhenaton and a woman who was believed to be Nefertiti, received a bundle of joy in the form of a baby boy named Tutankhaten (King Tut Biography). Although very little is known about his childhood, Tut was believed to have lived a pretty normal early life (King Tut | Tutankhamun 's Life) He was believed to have enjoyed simple things like playing board games and going hunting (King Tut | Tutankhamun 's Life). Like other kids his age, he probably also spent a lot of time studying (King Tut | Tutankhamun 's Life). All in all, he seemed to live the same life as any other kid his age. However; at this time in Egypt’s history, there was a tremendous amount of upheaval due to reforms Tutankhaten’s father was making (King Tut Biography). He had decided to take Egypt’s religion from being polytheistic, or
One example is Thutmose III. During his rule he made Egypt larger and more powerful. Thutmose III was able to expand Egypt's territories, while never losing a battle. His great military success was shown when he captured a total of 350 cities. As a result of this he was viewed as a military genius. Lastly, he built monuments and temples with the riches he collected on his military excursions. Due to his expansion, and wealth he is considered one of the most significant pharaohs of the New Kingdom time.
The pharaoh was undoubtedly the most important terrestrial figure in ancient Egypt and played a significant role in the functioning of Egyptian society. Entrusted with governing the realm of Egypt and providing a link between the Egyptian people and the gods, pharaohs were “an essential element in the maintenance of the position of society in the order of creation”. This idea has been substantiated through the various artefacts located in tombs in the Valley of the Kings, particularly that of Tutankhamun. These finds have shed light on the role and lifestyle of the pharaoh in ancient Egypt. Through the discovery and analysis of these items, historians and archaeologists alike have been able to glean considerable amounts of information in
Have you ever imagined if there was a king that was just five. A long time ago their was a king who was just nine years old. He did a lot of helpful things in egypt that really helped a lot. He did this all when he was just nine years old. King Tut's dad was very evil and did a lot of bad things to Egypt. When King Tut was pharaoh he undid every single thing what his dad try to do. He also was very religious so that is very good thing to be pharaoh in Egypt.
an Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled c.1333 BC – 1323 BC in the conventional chronology), during the period of Egyptian history known as the New Kingdom. His original name, Tutankhaten, means "Living Image of Aten",
The Great Pharaohs of Egypt land in priebe 3/20/24. Egypt has had many pharaohs that have been lost in history, but what was left behind gives an in depth look at what they were like. There are 3 very important pharaohs in ancient Egypt. Those are Akhenaten, Tutankhamun and Ramesses the Great. Out of many pharaohs, Akhenaten's reign was very notable and happened in the prime of ancient Egypt.
Within almost a decade after Akhenaten's death, everything was beginning to go back to normal. Under the reign of Horemheb who was a young King at the time, he restored everything Akhenaten had done. The religion, art, God and the capital, all restored as the young Pharaoh took over. He had the men of the army going and destroying everything that had anything to do with Akhenaten was destroyed. Sculpture, anything that had his face or his families face, and his palace. They wanted him to be forgotten and they would have succeeded if the men would have done a better job. Unfortunately for both King Tutankhamun and Horemheb, the men only partially did their jobs. Destroying only partical or half of the things items. Leaving out faces or words
The pharaoh served as the ruler, as the people believed that the pharaoh was the closest thing to a god on
One of the most famous pharaoh of that time was Thutmose I who was the son of unknown warrior and queen Ahhotep’s daughter. He earned control over the Nubians’ gold mines by sending them to the south and penetrated deeper into Palestine and Syria. Thutmose I during his leadership expanded Egypt territory; the country prospered.
The ninth pharaoh in the eighteenth dynasty was the father of Akhenaten. His reign was known as the period of peace and abundance. He married an intelligent commoner, rejecting royal blood. He was devoted to extensive building in Egypt, and he was known as “the pharaoh who made Egypt beautiful.” In his early years, this pharaoh enjoyed hunting like his father and grandfather had.
King Tuts tomb was buried 26 feet underground. His tomb was small and unfinished because he died at such an early age. He had many things crammed in the tomb with paintings that were obviously done so fast, the splatter was not cleaned up. Some of the belongings in his tomb belong to others, but their names had been replaced with his (factsanddetails, 2012). The mask that crowned his face had a likeness to the young king. His body was placed in three nested coffins that showed a relationship with the god of the dead, Osiris. The coffin that surrounded the mummy was made of 240 pounds of gold with expensive gems and glass on the outside. King Tut is holding a crook and flail which symbolized a relationship with Osiris and being a part of royal regalia. Stokstad and Cothren stated, “A nemes headcloth with projecting cobra and vulture covers his head, and a blue braided beard is attached to his chin. Nekhbet and Wadjet, vulture and cobra goddesses of Upper and Lower Egypt, spread their wings across his body. The king's features as reproduced on the coffin and masks are those of a very young man, and the unusually full lips, thin-bridged nose, and pierced earlobes suggest the continuing vitality of some Amarna stylizations.”
Akhenaten, a pharaoh of ancient Egypt, had big shoes to fill when he stepped up to the throne. His father, Amenhotep III, had helped restore their country to its former glory by being a diplomat. Amenhotep negotiated with bordering nations to provide stable political alliances, and trade routes. Egypt,
During King Tuts ninth year, Horemheb (the army general) walked the army into Syria to help Egypt’s old Friends, the Mitannian,of north Syria, which was involved in war with slaves of the Hittites. King Tut had these allies because they had been very close throughout years of war and trusted each other. King Tut was very close with them as he needed all the support he could get as he was very young. King Tut was going to check on his men while they were fighting the Hitties with the allies Mitannian, but he either fell off his horse and died or was murdered while getting there.
Akhenaten is often not credited as being one of the great pharaoh’s of ancient Egypt; his name is not as recognized as his son, Tutankhamen. However he deserves acknowledged for being a revolutionary leader. Akhenaten is most well-known as being a spiritual enthusiast and instigator of revolution within the kingdom of Egypt. Many historians have recognized Akhenaten with being solely responsible for developing a religious revolution in Egypt. Nevertheless his struggles defined as the first true effort at instituting a monotheistic state in a polytheistic society, his efforts were not eternal. The reasoning behind his decisions to change Egypt's faith is still observed though to this day. “Today most historical resources believe Akhenaten
How did King Tut die? Was it an accident or was it homicide? This is one theory, Ankhesenamun and Aye murdered King Tut by sabotaging his chariot. King Tut hit his head and later Tut Aye and Ankhesenamun went on a trip together and Aye broke Tut’s leg. He bled to death.
Since being one of the most intact monuments of Ancient Egypt, the finding of Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter in 1922 is believed to be the utmost significant archaeological discoveries of the century. The treasures found were stored in the following parts of the tomb the Antechamber Annex, and then the Burial Chamber and Treasury. The Ancient Egyptians believed in the afterlife. The customs and beliefs of the Ancient Egyptians called for the preservation of the body and extensive provisions for the after-life which were buried with them in the tomb. These treasures were seen as a continuation of the life of the Pharaoh before his death. It was therefore seen as essential that the favourite items belonging to King Tut would be buried