WONDERFUL THINGS(THE TREASURES)
Tut's internal organs were not kept in the body but were stored in these four specialized jars.
What are Canopic jars?
Evidence in the tomb, including 130 walking sticks, suggests Tut suffered from this physical deformity.
What is a club foot (or Kohler disease)?
This was the specific date in 1922 when the first step leading to the tomb was uncovered.
What is November 4?
RANDOOOMMMM!!!
SPIINNNNIN WHEEEL
This iconic 22-pound artifact, made of solid gold and lapis lazuli, rested directly over the mummy's head.
What is the Death Mask?
Tutankhamun is often called this nickname because he ascended the throne at approximately age nine.
What is the Boy King?
He is the British archaeologist who famously discovered the tomb in 1922
Who is Lord Carnarvon?
Shortly after the tomb opened, Lord Carnarvon died after an infected bite from this insect.
What is a mosquito?
These 413 "servant" figurines were buried with Tut to perform labor for him in the afterlife.
What are Shabtis (or Ushabtis)?
Tut's original name was Tutankhaten; he changed it to honor this god of the sun and air.
Who is Amun?
The tomb is archaeologically known by this number, standing for "King's Valley 62.
What is KV62
A CURSE THAT KILLED KING TUT
THE CURSE OF MUMMYS
A famous dagger found on Tut's thigh was unique because its blade was made of iron from this celestial source.
What is a meteorite?
RANNNNNDDDDDOOOOOOMMMMMMM!!!
SPINN WHEEEL
This wealthy British aristocrat funded the years-long search for the tomb and was present for its opening.
Who is Lord Carnarvon
Despite the "curse," Howard Carter lived for this many more years after the discovery (to the age of 64).
What is 17 years? (He died in 1939).
Archaeologists found multiple sets of this ancient Egyptian board game, which Tut likely played to pass time in the afterlife.
What is Senet
DNA tests on the mummy revealed that Tut suffered from this mosquito-borne disease.
What is malaria?
Upon first looking into the tomb, Carter was asked if he could see anything; he famously replied with these three words
What is "Yes, wonderful things"
This famous creator of Sherlock Holmes helped spread the legend of the curse to the public.
Who is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?