Tutankhamun — we call him King Tut — became pharaoh when he was only about nine years old. That's just a little older than you! He ruled Egypt for about ten years, more than 3,300 years ago.
In 1922, an explorer named Howard Carter found King Tut's tomb hidden in a rocky valley called the Valley of the Kings. When Carter peeked through a small hole, someone asked, 'Can you see anything?' He answered, 'Yes — wonderful things!'
Inside were more than 5,000 treasures: a golden chariot, jeweled boxes, games, and even the king's sandals. Most famous of all was King Tut's golden mask, made of about 10 kilograms of shining gold. Because the tomb was hidden so well, robbers never found it — so historians got to study everything!
1. How old was King Tut when he became pharaoh?
2. Who found King Tut's tomb, and in what year?
3. Why was finding this tomb so important for historians?
Write what each word means in your own words.
Write T for true or F for false in each circle.
You need: a grown-up to hide 5 small 'treasures' (coins, toys, buttons) around a room.
You are the explorer! Search carefully like an archaeologist. When you find each treasure, write it in the table — and remember Carter's words: 'Yes, wonderful things!'
| Treasure I found | Where it was hidden |
|---|---|
Draw your own golden pharaoh mask like King Tut's. Add stripes, jewels, and a cobra on the forehead!
1. How do you think Howard Carter felt when he first saw the treasures?