Unit 1 - Tomb of Tutankhamun

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Where is the Tomb of Tutankhamun
The Valley of the Kings
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Why is the tomb different to other pharaonic tombs from the period?
It was originally meant for his Vizier Ay, because he died unexpectedly.
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How is the descent into the underworld represented by the burial chamber to the north of the antechamber?
1m depression.
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Where can Tutankhamun be seen being welcomed into the afterlife?
The southern wall of the burial chamber.
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Which is the only decorated room?
The burial chamber.
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Who welcomes him?
Hathor, Anubis and Isis
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What was found in Tutankhamun's wrappings?
A wadjet pendant; the Eye of Horus.
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What was this a sign of?
Royal power and protection.
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What does this tell us about Tutankhamun's embalming process?
It was expensive.
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How many items in total were found in Tutankhamun's wrappings?
143
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Where is the Opening of the Mouth ceremony depicted?
The North wall of the burial chamber.
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Who is shown as performing it?
Ay
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What does this symbolise?
That Ay took on the role of his heir.
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What reinforced this?
Ay wears the blue crown.
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What were found among the king's grave goods?
Four Shabtis.
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Where can inscriptions from the Book of the Dead be found?
On the East wall of the burial chamber.
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What depiction do they accompany?
Tutankhamun's funeral procession.
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Because the tomb was not meant for him, were Tutankhamun's grave goods also not intended for him?
No.
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What else was found amongst his grave goods?
A life-size ka statue.
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Is there evidence of Akhenaten's monotheistic religion in reliefs?
No.
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Is there evidence of Akhenaten's Amarna period anywhere?
Yes, on the golden throne the Aten can clearly be picked out.
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Why is the tomb different to other pharaonic tombs from the period?

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