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(1341-1323)

Who Was King Tut?

Tutankhamun, colloquially known as King Tut, was the 12th pharaoh of the 18th Egyptian dynasty, in power from approximately 1332 to 1323 B.C.E.

During his reign, Tutankhamun accomplished little. However, his powerful advisers restored the traditional Egyptian religion, which had been set aside by his father, Akhenaten, who led the "Amarna Revolution."

After his death at age 19, King Tut disappeared from history until the discovery of his tomb in 1922.

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Since then, studies of his tomb and remains have revealed much information about his life and times, making Tutankhamun one of the best known ancient Egyptian kings.

King Tut's Full Name

King Tut was born circa 1341 B.C.E.

in ancient Egypt. He was given the name Tutankhaten, meaning "the living image of Aten."

After taking power, the boy king changed his name to Tutankhamun, which means "the living image of Amun."

King Tut's Father

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