DOGO Media
Dogo News: Nefertiti Resting in a Chamber in King Tut's Tomb?
Article reports on a theory that Queen Nefertiti may be buried in a hidden chamber inside the tomb of King Tut. Includes video.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: King Tutankhamun's Tomb
Article reports on the probability of a hidden chamber inside King Tutankhamun's Tomb, and who might be buried there.
Other
Cmc: Mysteries of Egypt: Tutankhamun
Site provides extensive information about King Tut, the boy king. Content includes a focus on King Tut's life and times, the cause of his death, his funeral, his tomb, his treasure, and the Mummy's Curse. Numerous photographs and a...
BBC
Bbc History: Ancient History: Egyptians: Treasures of Tutankhamun Gallery
This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...
Read Works
Read Works: The King of Bling
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares information about the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb and the efforts taken by curators to preserve the finders, while in addition, share the contents of the...
The Field Museum
Field Museum: Exhibits: Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
Take a tour of the King Tut Exhibition without leaving your classroom. Learn how King Tut lived from before he became a pharaoh up until his death. You can also explore his tomb.
Read Works
Read Works: News Shorts Tomb Raiders
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about archaeologists who found a burial chamber in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: News Shorts: Tomb Raiders
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about American archaeologists who discovered an Egyptian tomb. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Tutankhamun's Tomb (Innermost Coffin and Death Mask)
Tutankhamun's nearly intact tomb held a wealth of objects that give us unique insights into this period of ancient Egyptian history. Read about the discovery of his tomb and view pictures of the contents in this article.
Read Works
Read Works: Ancient Egypt the Legend of the Pharaoh's Curse
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage idiscusses the legend of the curse of King Tut's tomb and the true events surrounding the attempts to move this tomb. The text is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian Biography for Kids: Tutankhamun
Kids learn about the biography of Tutankhamun of Ancient Egypt. The pharaoh and boy king famous for the treasures of his tomb.
Curated OER
Panel From the Back of the King's Golden Throne
This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: Amarna: Ancient Egypt's Place in the Sun [Pdf]
The Amarna Period of ancient Egypt only lasted about thirty years but it is one of the most remarkable periods in Egypt's history. It began when the pharaoh Akhenaten, who was married to Nefertiti, built the city of Amarna in honor of...
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Tomb of the Unknown Mummy
National Geographic Kids provides an engaging game about Ancient Egypt for children. Players will learn about hieroglyphics, artwork, etc.
Curated OER
The King's Mannequin
This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...
Curated OER
The King's Firelighter
This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...
Curated OER
The Museum of Un Natural Mystery: The Curse of the Mummy
Many stories surround the search and discovery of King Tut?s tomb. There were numerous deaths of people involved in the discovery, and many believed there to be a curse carved onto King Tut?s tomb. (Other writers refute this.) These are...
Curated OER
The Museum of Un Natural Mystery: The Curse of the Mummy
Many stories surround the search and discovery of King Tut?s tomb. There were numerous deaths of people involved in the discovery, and many believed there to be a curse carved onto King Tut?s tomb. (Other writers refute this.) These are...
Curated OER
The Museum of Un Natural Mystery: The Curse of the Mummy
Many stories surround the search and discovery of King Tut?s tomb. There were numerous deaths of people involved in the discovery, and many believed there to be a curse carved onto King Tut?s tomb. (Other writers refute this.) These are...
Curated OER
Bbc: Tutankhamun the 'Boy King'
Good summary of King Tut?s life and the search for and discovery of his tomb. There is a discussion of the supposed curse put on those who disturbed the king?s mortal remains.
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Inlaid Throne
This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...
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Tutankhamun's Bed
This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...
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Headrest
This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...
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Scene From a Painted Chest
This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...