Tutankhamun

tutankhamun king

King of Tutankhamun

 Tutankhamun, or better known as King Tut, was a pharaoh who accomplished little in his life. He did not expand the borders of Egypt, nor enjoy triumphant victories like the many pharaohs before him, but he is the most recognized and probably the most famous pharaoh today. But why is it so famous? This response can be attributed to the discovery of his tomb and his treasures developed.
The birth name of Tutankhamun was Toutankhaton, which means "Living Image of Aten." His father, who remains a mystery, is considered Akhenaten, although some evidence points Amenhotp III. His mother remains a mystery as well but it is considered Kiya.

Who exactly was King Tut, known during his life from Tutankhuaten (or Tutankhaten), reflecting its roots Amarna, and later as Tutankhamun, reflecting a return to the traditional religion of Egypt? Despite the wealth of his funeral, King Tutankhamun remains somewhat enigmatic figure, even if it has been the subject of much research. Presumably, he was born in Akhenaton (modern el-Amarna), during the second half of the reign of Akhenaten, the heretic king who tried to establish a radical change in the traditional Egyptian religion. We believe that he died in his late teens, judging by various analyzes of his mother.
Although his royal lineage was sometimes questioned, one discovered in El Ahsmunein other side of the el-Amarna River Tutankhuaten registration confirms that (as it was called at the time) was indeed the son of a king. Not surprisingly, the official policy during the reign of the child seems to have been to emphasize its association with Amenhotep III, which we presume to be her grandfather. Given the absence of a long co-regency between Amenhotep III and Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten later), it is likely that Tutankhamun was the son of the latter.

Although it seems that Akhenaten had to be the father of Tutankhamun, there is much less evidence about his mother. However, a degree of informed speculation is possible. For example, we can probably eliminate Nefertiti, because it seems to have provided her husband, Akhenaten, without son. Of course, she was not his only wife. Among the wives and concubines of the king side, one in particular stands out. It is lady Kiya, identified by some with Mitannian Tadukhepa princess, daughter of Tushratta, sent to Egypt to cement the treaty relations between the two countries at the beginning of the reign. 

Towards the end of Akhenaten's reign prominent members of the court, especially Ay and Horemheb, probably realized that things could not continue as they were. Akhenaten had changed the religion of God Amun Ra previous religion that worshiped the s many gods and there was a lot of dissension among the priests. Smenkhkare, brother or son of Akhenaten, and co-regent, probably came to the same conclusions as he left and returned to the old capital, Memphis.

Akhenaten

Shortly after the death of Akhenaten, aged about nine, Tutankhamun was crowned in Memphis. His family, his mother, his stepmother Nefertiti and half-sister were all dead. He was probably under the care and direction of Ay, the official, and Horemheb, the military. The wife of Tutankhamun, Ankhesenpaaten was apparently older than her, because she was already in childbearing age, who supposedly a girl by her father, Akhenaten.
Once Tutanhhamun was installed as king was made a move back to the old religion. This was particularly noticeable in two years, when the king and queen have changed - already aten at the end of their names Amon.
Tutankhamun probably had little to do with this and other decisions that his advisers were those who hold the reins and manipulate the decisions of the young king. Records show the relocation of the old religion of Amun and the reopening and rebuilding of temples. A large number of reliefs and statues have been identified as belonging to the original Tutankhamun, because although the inscriptions were changed by Horemheb, the characteristics of the child-king are clearly recognizable.
Extensive building works were made at Karnak and Luxor in the name of Tutankhamun, but were all supported by Horemheb. Few events other than return to Thebes and back to Amon religion were documented reign of Tutankhamun.
Tutankhamun's tomb reflect scenes suggesting campaigns were launched against the Nubians and Syrians, however, is doubtful that he actually participated in these campaigns probably led by the military commander of Horemheb. 

Tutankhamun's tomb

 

Inside Tutankhamun's tomb

Tutankhamun died young, probably in his ninth year of his reign. This is evidenced by a forensic analysis of his mother who put his age at about 17. Second, joints bribes found in his tomb record the type of wine, the vineyard, the name of the chief winemaker and year of King when they were made. The highest recorded date is the 9th year, suggesting that Tutankhamun died this year.
There is no positive evidence on Tutankhamun's mummy like how he died, he did not die of consumption than previously thought. Autopsies and X-ray found a small piece of bone from the skull above, may be the result of a blow, but if you have an accident or murder can not be determined.

Where Tutankhamun's tomb was found was much too small for a royal burial, and most likely a tomb for Ay granted by a royal grant in recognition of his services over the years. As Tutankhamun died suddenly and that the tomb was almost ready, he was assigned and the burial chamber decorated immediately. Tutankhamun's tomb seems to be intended as found by Giovanni Belzoni in 1816 at the end of the Valley of the Kings (KV 23) and later used by Ay.
The magnificent treasures of the tomb are shown in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. One can only imagine the wonderful treasures that we should find the tomb of a king long reign was discovered when both found in the tomb of the boy king....