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The Tomb of Tutankhamun

The Tomb of Tutankhamun
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  • The Tomb of Tutankhamun
  • Duration: 4:11
  • In 1922, the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered by the archaeologist Howard Carter. It had been undisturbed for over 3,000 years and contained very important evidence about how pharaohs lived and died. Never before had the tomb of a pharaoh and all his treasures been discovered. A visit today to the tomb in the Valley of the Kings provides evidence and clues to the life in the times of the Ancient Egyptians. The colourful wall paintings depict some of the gods. The beetle or scarab represents the Egyptian god Khepri. This clip has subtitles available in Flash.
  • Subject:

    History

       Topic:

    Egyptians

  • Keywords: Tutankhamun, tomb, archaeology, Pharaohs, Scarab, beetle, Khepri Howard Carter, Gods, hieroglyphics, subtitled
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  • Can be used to support learning about the Ancient Egyptians. Also possible cross-curricular links to art.
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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 16x9
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