Eight Treasures that Archaeologists Found in Pharaoh's Tomb
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VIVA – When archaeologist Howard Carter and the team discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamun 100 years ago, they reported seeing extraordinary things kind of treasures.
The tomb of Tutankhamun, discovered by archaeologists in the Valley of the Kings on November 4, 1922, was found full of treasures. Some artifacts, such as his death mask, have become widely known.
But other items such as mannequins that may have helped the viceroy choose what to wear are less well known, while also offering insight into Pharaoh's life.
Here are eight treasures and interesting things from Tutankhamun's tomb that describe the Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, as reported through Live Science on Thursday, October 27, 2022.
1. Death Mask
Topeng kematian Tutankhamun
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The death mask is the most famous artifact found in Pharaoh's tomb. The mask was placed on King Tutankhamun's face. According to a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Mechanical Design at Cairo University, Galal Ali Hassan said the ornate mask measures 21 inches (53 centimeters) long.
On the back of the death, the mask was an incantation from the Book of the Dead written in hieroglyphics. The main ingredients of the mask are gold inlaid with semiprecious stones and colored glass paste and weigh 22 pounds (10 kilograms).
2. Iron Daggers
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Tutankhamun was buried with two daggers, one with an iron blade and one with a golden dagger. The two daggers were found wrapped in different layers of bandages from the pharaoh's mummy.
A dagger with an iron blade placed on Tutankhamun's right thigh was made from a meteorite. Meanwhile, the handle is made of stone crystal as well as a gold handle with intricate patterns engraved on it.
A dagger with a gold blade, which also has an intricately carved gold handle, was found above Tutankhamun's stomach. Both are showing signs of wear and tear.
3. Board Games
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Pharaoh's Tomb has at least four board games in it. Some of the boards and game pieces found in the tomb were made of ivory and appeared to have been designed for the game of twenty and senet.
