LUXOR, Egypt -- Examination of the third of the shrines covering the sarcophagus of King Tutankhamen today revealed enough gold inlay to stock a small mint. Observing the tremendous amount of ...

The stunning 1922 find of Tutankhamun’s tomb opened a window into Egypt's golden past. 100 years later, his riches still have much to reveal. We dig into the missing heart of ancient Egyptian ...

In the U.S the name Tutankhamun was shortened to King Tut and inspired Egyptian-themed music and dances. There were two rival hit records about the pharaoh, with lyrics such as: 'His tomb instead ...

Over a century ago, a British archaeologist named Howard Carter and his team discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun ... looted or destroyed by floods, King Tut’s was loaded with treasures that ...

According to Brier, both Egyptian authorities and contemporary archaeologists suspected that Carter and some of his collaborators had entered the tomb ... Tutankhamun, popularly referred to as ...

Ever since British archaeologist Howard Carter first peered into the tomb of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun ... was not specifically designed for King Tut," she said. There are clues ...

If you can’t make it to Egypt, head to Washington, D.C., where “Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures” puts visitors inside the artifact-stuffed rooms of King Tut’s tomb. It’s been a ...

Archaeologists have made a significant discovery in the region of Egypt where King Tutankhamun was discovered, which they say 'reconstructs history.' They uncovered 11 wooden coffins, including ...

A Japanese research team has concluded that an iron dagger made of meteorites found in the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun was ... as a gift to the Egyptian king from Mitanni, a kingdom ...

Tutankhamun, or King Tut as he is also known, was the last of his dynasty of pharaohs. He ruled as a boy only for a short time. He is most famous because his tomb was discovered almost intact and ...

The “Tutankhamun” exhibit offers a close look at the discovery of King Tut’s tomb and the treasure found within, as well as an exploration of ancient Egypt. Photo: Biltmore Company ...