Why is Tutankhamun So Famous?

The tomb of Tutankhamun was one of the most important discoveries ever made in Egypt, not for its size or elaborate wall paintings, as other tombs throughout the Valley of the Kings, but because it was nearly intact, with looters and grave robbers taking almost nothing from it for over three thousand years.

Because it hadn’t been looted, the grave-goods were still piled inside, giving us a glimpse into all-things-Egyptian, from furniture to clothing, transportation to farming.

Below, you’ll find several videos giving you a glimpse into this amazing discovery, as well as photos of the folks involved in bringing the treasures to the world.

If you haven’t already, be sure to read the exciting trip back in time to this famous tomb, in The Time Travel Journals of Sahara Aldridge!

VIDEOS:

A quick and fun look at the Tutankhamun, Hatshepsut, and Ramesses V tombs and temple:

Rare archival video footage of the Tutankhamun digsite, some in Howard Carter’s own voice:

The Tutankhamun Antechamber, Burial Chamber, and Treasury, recreated and explained:

The Excavation Team:

(Keep playing the rest of this video’s playlist for colorized videos explaining the tomb. About 1 minute into the video showing the wall of the burial chamber, you’ll see the painted chest where Alexander left the coin and coded message for Sahara.)