Profile of King Tut

Answering the mysteries of King Tut: Who was Tut?

(Papyri shows an intimate scene between young bride Ankhesenamun and King Tut)

Name King Tutankhamen a name which means "the living image of Amen"

Place of Birth Malkata, a palace in the south of Egypt or Tell el Amarna

Family father, old Pharaoh Amenhotep III, mother, Queen Tiye, and older brother, Akhenhaten

Year of Birth 1347 B.C

Year of Death Around 1323 BC at the age of about 18

Height 5ft. 6in.

Incentive of reign His brother Akhenhaten believed in only one god, Aten, while the ancient Egyptians were polytheistic. He desecrated the temples of all other gods and banned the worships. The Egyptian empire fell apart because he was more interested in Aten than in the governing of Egypt. When he died, the Egyptians recommended the little boy at that time, Tutankhamen, who was a head opponent against his brother's work. Since king Tut was too young to reign ancient Egypt, the actual rulers were Ay and Horemheb

Exploitation Restored the traditional religion and art style

Year of throne 1333 B.C -- 1323 B.C

Wife Ankhsanpaaten, the late king's daughter and wife

Hobby and Talents Riding, archery, swimming, hunting relaxing with his numerous dos, playing senet, a Egyptian game

The real rulers Since Tutankhamen was too young for ruling Egypt, his uncle Ay and his advisor Hornheb actually ruled Egypt

Tutankhamen's death Who Killed King Tut