It's amazing that just nearly 90 years ago, British archaeologist, Howard Carter, found the tomb of King Tut almost completely intact.
The discovery received worldwide press coverage and sparked a renewed public interest in ancient Egypt.
Today, Tutankhamun's burial mask remains the most popular symbol of his rule.
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King Tut, who is also referred to as the boy king. King Tut became king at age 9 and died 10 years later.
Some Egyptologist speculate that King Tut was murdered pointing out to X-Rays showing hemorrhaging that prove this theory.
What is amazing is that with all the elaborate work and state-of-the-art science that was expended for his preservation burial, King Tut slipped quietly into oblivion, shortly after this death.
His burial ground was completely forgotten. Huts were even built over the burial entrance.
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The ancient Egyptians, believed that creating an elaborate set of burial customs including mummification ensured immortality after death. Wealthy Egyptians were buried with their treasure.
And shortly after their deaths, many of these Pharaohs were forgotten. This example illustrates a point that when we die, we cannot take anything with us. This sad truth reminds us that some material or worldly things are really not so valuable after all.
What's more important is the legacy we leave behind for our future generations.
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