Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered in 1922, but its contents continue to reveal secrets even today. Much of our knowledge of Ancient Egypt emerged from Tut's tomb.
Recent scholarship offers further insight into the life--and death--of the famous teenage pharaoh.
These features from Discovery take you deep inside the dusty tomb of King Tut:
Was King Tut murdered? Tut died over 3,000 years ago, and new evidence indicates a murderous plot. Did his wife betray him? Did his military commander plot against him? Or was the prime minister responsible? Study the clues, examine the suspects and their motives, and see if you can figure out "whodunit."
Inside Tut's tomb Take a closer look at some of the treasures found inside Tut's tomb, and learn about ancient Egyptian burial practices.
The face behind the mask Did King Tut really look like the face on his famous death mask? Sophisticated computer programs may give us a glimpse at his real appearance.
Finding Tut's tomb Hotheaded illustrator Howard Carter and amateur archaeologist Lord Carnarvon cemented their place in history when they teamed up to explore Egypt's "Valley of Tombs." See a slideshow of the discovery that still captures our imagination today.
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