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King Tut’s Iconic Burial Mask Wasn’t Actually Made For Him, Shocking New Research Suggests
The famous golden death mask of the Egyptian boy king Tutankhamun likely wasn’t made for him, according to a new study. A re-examination of King Tutankhamun’s mask by researchers from the ...
New analysis suggests Tutankhamun's golden mask belonged to another
A recent analysis by researchers from the University of York suggests that King ... and Tutankhamun's mask included a bust, a ...
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Tutankhamun: the mystery of the boy pharaoh's pierced ears
"I was sure the death mask was not specifically designed for King Tut," she said. There are clues in the death mask about a "rushed" burial, said the Daily Mail. But archaeologists have also ...
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Did we miss something? Intriguing clue on Tutankhamun’s death mask may reveal new secrets
King Tutankhamun’s iconic death mask may not have been crafted for him at all. Researchers from the University of York suggest it was initially intended for a high-status female or child ...
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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 ...