The famous golden death mask of the Egyptian boy king Tutankhamun likely wasn’t made for him, according to a new study. A re-examination of King Tutankhamun’s mask by researchers from the ...

King Tutankhamun's death mask is one of the most iconic Egyptian relics, but researchers claim it may not have been intended for the late pharaoh. A team from the University of York in the UK say ...

The Grand Egyptian Museum King Tut galleries prepares for their grand opening, with the arrival of his ceremonial chair.

A trove of more than 160 treasures from the tomb of King Tutankhamun has been transferred from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo ...

King Tutankhamun’s iconic death mask may not have been crafted for him at all. Researchers from the University of York suggest it was initially intended for a high-status female or child ...

Located in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, Tutankhamun's tomb ... along with the iconic golden funerary mask. However, some of the simpler items, like clay trays and wooden staffs, initially ...

Tutankhamun died aged 19 in 1324 BC after reigning for nine years. His 11-kilo (24.2-pound) solid gold funerary mask is encrusted with lapis lazuli and semi-precious stones. For the latest news ...

King Tutankhamun has captivated the world since ... It contained 5,398 artefacts including two thrones, six chariots, a solid gold death mask and coffin holding his mummy. Image caption, The ...

Tutankhamun’s golden death mask. Photo: Stockphoto Press Portrait Service A photo from 2005 with a model of what King Tut probably looked like. King Tut suffered from necrosis in his left foot ...

Whilst Tutankhamun's tomb has provided significant insight into funeral practices, certain objects continue to be reinterpreted. The focus of the new study was on a collection of four clay trays ...

Tutankhamun died aged 19 in 1324 BC after reigning for nine years. His 11-kilo (24.2-pound) solid gold funerary mask is encrusted with lapis lazuli and semi-precious stones. For the latest news ...