Since the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt over 100 years ago, the contents have been examined countless times. But new details continue to surprise archaeologists.

The tomb of Tutankhamun in Luxor is in its most fragile state since its discovery in 1922, with cracks spreading across ceilings, rock layers peeling under humidity, and mural colours fading under the ...

16:47, Wed, Jan 24, 2024 Updated: 18:22, Wed, Jan 24, 2024 Tutankhamun was one of the last Ancient Egyptian pharaohs to be found. This isn't because his tomb was intricately built, nor because he had ...

Tutankhamun's solid gold funeral mask has become an emblem for modern Egypt "Everywhere the glint of gold." This is how the British archaeologist Howard Carter infamously recalled his first impression ...

These ancient tombs aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. The tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt is plagued with cracks, water damage and fungi, sparking fears that “disaster could strike at any moment” for ...

Tutankhamun is arguably the most famous Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. However, remarkably little is known about the Boy King, including how he died, aged just 18. The cause of his demise has remained a ...

What really killed King Tut? New research offers bold answers THE mystery of what killed King Tutankhamun may finally be solved — after scientists unearthed groundbreaking DNA evidence. The young ...

Tutankhamun’s Priceless Treasures are coming to London and you will be able to see them for one final time. The visit will commemorate the centenary of the discovery that captured the minds of many, ...

Why would a statue in the golden pharaoh’s tomb portray him with breasts? And why does his face look so feminine? As crowds flock to the British show, we investigate a story to rival the infamous ...

The boy king Tutankhamun lay mummified for more than 3,000 years under the shifting sands of the Egyptian desert. But then, in 1923, archeaologist Howard Carter lifted the lid of the 19-year-old ...

Hidden hieroglyphics could suggest the king is buried within a much larger structure housing the Egyptian queen The discovery of hidden hieroglyphics within Tutankhamun’s tomb lends weight to a theory ...