New analysis suggests Tutankhamun's golden mask belonged to another
A recent analysis by researchers from the University of York suggests that King Tutankhamun's iconic golden death mask may ...
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Researchers claim Tutankhamun's burial mask may have been made for a woman—but there is reason to doubt
Since the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt over 100 years ago, the contents have been examined countless times. But new details continue to surprise archaeologists.
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Tutankhamun: the mystery of the boy pharaoh's pierced ears
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 ...
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Picture of the day: Tutankhamun’s gold mask at Egyptian Museum after beard restoration
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 ...
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Did we miss something? Intriguing clue on Tutankhamun’s death mask may reveal new secrets
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 ...