The Younger Lady: The Possible Mother of Tutankhamun
Five facts about the mummy of The Younger Lady, the possible mother of Tutankhamun The intriguing remains were discovered in 1898 and continue to captivate archaeologists to this day. If you’re someone who finds the history of mummies fascinating, delve into the...Read more
Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley Casts Doubt on Much of What We Thought We Knew About Tutankhamun
Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley is casting doubt on what we thought we knew about Tutankhamun. The image typically held of the pharaoh, whose tomb was discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter, is not very impressive. Due to his young age – he died at 18 or 19 –...Read more
The Wishing Cup
The Lotus Chalice, also known as the Alabaster Chalice or the Cup of Wishes, is a chalice dating back to approximately 1,332-1,323 BC and belongs to ancient Egyptian art. It was discovered on November 4, 1922, during archaeological excavations conducted by English...Read more
The Golden Throne of Tutankhamun
Tutankhamun’s throne, also known as the Royal Throne of Tutankhamun or the Ceremonial Throne of Tutankhamun, was made by ancient Egyptian artists. It was part of the grave goods of the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in 1922 in the Egyptian necropolis of the...Read more