1320s BC Deaths: Tutankhamun

What's so special about Tutankhamun? In this new, compelling book from author Tobi Diaz, find out more about Tutankhamun ... Tutankhamun, Egyptian twt-??n???-????mn, ; approx. 1341 BC????? 1323 BC) was an Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, during the period of Egyptian history known as the New Kingdom. 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 which 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 his sister/wife, whose name is unknown but whose remains are positively identified as "The Younger Lady" mummy found in KV35. So, what seperates this book from the rest? A comprehensive narrative of Tutankhamun, this book gives a full understanding of the subject. A brief guide of subject areas covered in "1320s BC Deaths - Tutankhamun" include - - Tutankhamun - Racial identity of Tutankhamun - KV62 - Exhibitions of artifacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun - Curse of the Pharaohs - Ancient Egypt in the Western imagination Find out more of this subject, it's intricacies and it's nuances. Discover more about it's importance. Develop a level of understanding required to comprehend this fascinating concept. Author Tobi Diaz has worked hard researching and compiling this fundamental work, and is proud to bring you "1320s BC Deaths - Tutankhamun" ... Read this book today ...