Saed News: The historical artifacts uncovered by archaeologists from the ruins of ancient Egypt have always been fascinating for history enthusiasts. The lavish objects discovered years ago from the tomb of **Tutankhamun**, the famous Pharaoh of ancient Egypt, are unique in their kind and remain astonishing even after thousands of years.
According to the Society Service of Saed News, quoting Live Science, the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered on November 4, 1922, by archaeologists in the Valley of the Kings, filled with treasures. Some of these artifacts, like his death mask, are world-famous, while others—such as a mannequin that likely helped the young king choose his clothing—are less known. Here are some of the astonishing treasures found in Tutankhamun’s tomb and the insights they provide about the pharaoh, a symbol of ancient Egypt:
Tutankhamun’s death mask is probably the most famous artifact discovered in his tomb. This 53-centimeter mask, placed over the pharaoh’s mummy, is primarily made of gold and inlaid with colorful gemstones. Weighing 10 kilograms, its eyes are crafted from obsidian and quartz. The mask portrays Tutankhamun with a long beard and a cobra-shaped royal headdress.
On the back of the mask, an inscription from the Book of the Dead is written in hieroglyphics to ensure that the mask serves as the deceased’s true face. This protective spell is also inscribed on one of the three nested coffins in which Tutankhamun’s mummy was placed.
Tutankhamun was buried with two daggers—one with an iron blade and the other with a golden blade. These were discovered within the different layers of the pharaoh’s mummy wrappings.
The iron dagger was found near his right foot, and its blade was crafted from meteoritic iron, a material not naturally found on Earth. Its handle is decorated with crystal stones and covered in gold. The gold-bladed dagger, on the other hand, was placed on Tutankhamun’s abdomen.
At least four board games were found in Tutankhamun’s tomb. Some of these were made of ivory and appear to be designed for games like Senet and the Game of Twenty.
Although the exact rules of these games remain unknown, the Grand Egyptian Museum states that Senet consisted of 30 square spaces, and the goal was to move pieces across the board while preventing an opponent from doing the same. The rules of the Game of Twenty are still unclear.
Tutankhamun’s mummy was discovered wearing golden sandals, each measuring 29.5 centimeters in length. It is unlikely that he wore these sandals during his lifetime, as they were probably made specifically for his mummification process. Skilled artisans crafted these sandals by cutting thin sheets of gold into shape.
This artifact, found in Tutankhamun’s tomb, features a scarab-shaped amulet at its center. Such amulets were commonly used in ancient Egypt, with the scarab beetle symbolizing rebirth.
Tutankhamun’s mummy was placed inside three nested coffins, with a combined weight of 1.25 tons. Each coffin was designed to depict him with a long beard, holding a royal scepter.
According to Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities:
The outer coffin was made of gilded wood and decorated with red and blue glass inlays.
The middle coffin, also crafted from gilded wood, was adorned with various plants, including decayed lotus flowers.
The inner coffin was made of solid gold, wrapped in a layer of linen fabric when discovered.
