Tutankhamun, often called King Tut, ascended to the Egyptian throne around 1332 BCE when he was just nine years old, making him one of the youngest monarchs in recorded history. He ruled for roughly ten years before dying at the age of nineteen. Though his reign was short, King Tut became world-famous after the discovery of his nearly intact tomb in 1922 by archaeologist Howard Carter. The incredible treasures found within, most notably his gold funerary mask, revealed an unprecedented glimpse into the wealth, artistry, and mystery of ancient Egypt.
