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 * KING TUT-ANKH-AMUN**

=﻿= media type="youtube" key="rLia8GqItek" width="425" height="350" align="right" The name **King Tut** has instant recognition in today's world, however, prior to the __discovery of his tomb in 1922__ people were unfamiliar with this pharaoh. In fact, his name had been omitted from all of the lists of rulers the ancient Egyptians compiled. King Tut was __born 1341 BC__ during the Amarna Age, a time when the pharaoh Akhenaten, his probable father, had introduced quasi-monotheistic beliefs into ancient Egypt, replacing the traditional religion. Akhenaten had moved both the administrative capital (Memphis) and religious capital (Thebes) to Akhetaten (modern Tel el Amarna) in Middle Egypt, a site not previously associated with any other god. It is here that this young prince, named Tutankhaten - to honor the Aten, the deity of his new religion - was born and spent his early childhood. The prince, however, ultimately did not maintain the religious movement his father introduced. He __ascended the throne (around 1333 BCE), while still a child__. Guided by two officials of the court, Tutankhamun restored the traditional gods and re-established Thebes as the religious capital and Memphis as the administrative centre. He also changed his name to Tutankhamun in order to direct attention to the restoration of the pantheon and the god Amun at its head. King Tut reigned for only about nine years, as he __died in his late teens__, but he has become famous the world over because his tomb was uncovered in almost perfect condition.

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Hi Christina! I like how you chose a topic that was educational. When did you first learn about King Tut? Angela

Thanks Ang! I have known of him since high school, but i learnt so much more when i went to the Melbourne museum Tut exhibition. So facinating!

Hi girls! Great page Christina, my best friend went there as well, she said it was fascinating and the pictures looked awesome, its unfortunate you couldnt take a camera inside! Tamy