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.