Pharaoh · 1341 BC – 1323 BC

Tutankhamun

Little-Known Facts

  • He came to the throne as a boy of about nine and ruled for roughly a decade.
  • His tomb was unusually small, possibly because of his sudden death, which may have helped it escape ancient looting.

Myths & Misconceptions

Was there really a 'curse of the pharaoh'?

The 'curse of Tutankhamun' was a sensational press invention after the 1922 discovery; there is no evidence of any real curse.