A recent analysis by researchers from the University of York suggests that King Tutankhamun's iconic golden death mask may ...
"The Grand Egyptian Museum, one of history's priciest museums, cost over $1.5 billion, including a $300 million Japanese loan ...
The gold used on his face is also "entirely different to the gold used on the rest of the mask". This suggests Tutankhamun's face was "effectively grafted on" to another mask of a previous ...
Tutankhamun died aged 19 in 1324 BC after reigning for nine years. His 11-kilo (24.2-pound) solid gold funerary mask is encrusted with lapis lazuli and semi-precious stones. For the latest news ...
King Tutankhamun ... that the mask might have originally been designed for Queen Nefertiti, Tut’s stepmother, whose tomb remains undiscovered. Fletcher observed differences in gold quality ...
King Tutankhamun has captivated the world since ... It contained 5,398 artefacts including two thrones, six chariots, a solid gold death mask and coffin holding his mummy. Image caption, The ...