Egyptian history goes so deep that there is an entire subject on it called Egyptology. One of the ancient Pharaohs whose story played a leading role in the making of Egypts philosophical history is Tutankhamun. Born in 1341 B. C. E, the young boy was the 12th Pharaoh in the 18th Egyptian dynasty. While he may not have ruled for decades, his short regime was a legend. The young man commonly referred to as the king boy ruled fiercely bud died young having restored the traditional religious order in Egypt. The King Tut book gives an in-depth insight on the life of your legendary boy.
During the reign of Tut, the old ways of doing things was restored. One of the most significant was the traditional Egyptian religion which his father Amenhotep IV had laid behind. Tutankhamuns father was a powerful Pharaoh and restoring something he had attempted to diminish certainly got Tut ahead on history books.
The history of Tut was hardly documented. In fact, most of the facts about his life and days of power were revealed after 1922 when his tomb was discovered. The finding of his remains made it possible for historians with the help of scientists to unveil the story behind the supremacy of this young ruler.
The birth name of Tut was Tutankhaten. It meant the living image of Aten. At the time of his birth, Egypt was in chaos both socially and politically. Akhenatens struggle to change the religious setting of his country and advocate for the worship of only Aten had brought about a real storm. The idea was to minimize the power of priests and give supremacy to the local government authorities and military commanders.
Tutankhatens became king when aged 9 years old. At the time, there was much corruption and chaos in Egypt because of the attempted religious changeover. Akhenatens, Tuts father was obsessive with the idea of turning his people from polytheists to monotheists. His one sided focus made other factors such as domestic and foreign affairs to be highly neglected.
Tut married Ankhesenamun his half-sister at the age of 9. They bore two daughters and both of them were stillborn. Given all that had happened, the people believed their Pharaoh was cursed. Revelations today have proven that this was not the case.
The age of Tut when he begun ruling over Egypt called for the assistance of a Vizier. This was the title given to the expert who would nurture the young king and provide guidance in regards to how to take command. Tutankhatens Vizier was named Ay. With his help, the old religious ways in Egypt were restored. In solidarity with this Tutankhatens name was changed into Tutankhamun, which meant the living image of Amun.
Tutankhamuns way of diplomacy succeeded even though many battles against the Asiatics and the Nubians were fought. Tut died at 19 and was buried as royalty in the Valley of Kings. In accordance with the traditions of his country, his body was mummified and laid to rest after seven days in a sealed tomb.
During the reign of Tut, the old ways of doing things was restored. One of the most significant was the traditional Egyptian religion which his father Amenhotep IV had laid behind. Tutankhamuns father was a powerful Pharaoh and restoring something he had attempted to diminish certainly got Tut ahead on history books.
The history of Tut was hardly documented. In fact, most of the facts about his life and days of power were revealed after 1922 when his tomb was discovered. The finding of his remains made it possible for historians with the help of scientists to unveil the story behind the supremacy of this young ruler.
The birth name of Tut was Tutankhaten. It meant the living image of Aten. At the time of his birth, Egypt was in chaos both socially and politically. Akhenatens struggle to change the religious setting of his country and advocate for the worship of only Aten had brought about a real storm. The idea was to minimize the power of priests and give supremacy to the local government authorities and military commanders.
Tutankhatens became king when aged 9 years old. At the time, there was much corruption and chaos in Egypt because of the attempted religious changeover. Akhenatens, Tuts father was obsessive with the idea of turning his people from polytheists to monotheists. His one sided focus made other factors such as domestic and foreign affairs to be highly neglected.
Tut married Ankhesenamun his half-sister at the age of 9. They bore two daughters and both of them were stillborn. Given all that had happened, the people believed their Pharaoh was cursed. Revelations today have proven that this was not the case.
The age of Tut when he begun ruling over Egypt called for the assistance of a Vizier. This was the title given to the expert who would nurture the young king and provide guidance in regards to how to take command. Tutankhatens Vizier was named Ay. With his help, the old religious ways in Egypt were restored. In solidarity with this Tutankhatens name was changed into Tutankhamun, which meant the living image of Amun.
Tutankhamuns way of diplomacy succeeded even though many battles against the Asiatics and the Nubians were fought. Tut died at 19 and was buried as royalty in the Valley of Kings. In accordance with the traditions of his country, his body was mummified and laid to rest after seven days in a sealed tomb.