![]() ![]() However, since then King Tut's tomb was lost and largely forgotten about until its discovery in 1922. ![]() It is believed that Tutankhamun's tomb was robbed at least twice soon after his burial, and items taken included oils and perfumes. Additionally, his original name was Tutankhaten, which translates to "Living Image of Aten." It is estimated that Tutankhamun died in 1323 BC at the age of either 18 or 19, and was buried in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, which is located on the bank of the Nile, near Thebes, and contained the tombs of pharaohs and other nobles of the Eighteenth Dynasty. Often referred to colloquially as King Tut, Tutankhamun's name was also written as Tutankhamen, Tutankhamon, Tutankhaten, or Nibhurrereya. Tutankhamun was an Egyptian pharaoh who ruled during the Eighteenth Dynasty, between 1332 BC and 1323 BC. ![]()
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