Gallery

the golden sarcophagus

DISCOVERY OF THE TOMB

map of egypt

approach to the site of the tomb

the valley of the kings

the layout of the tomb

the antechamber

opening tutankhamun's three coffins

CONTENTS OF THE TOMB

a portrait head of tutankhamun

selket protecting the canopic shrine

the god anubis upon his gilded pylon

the king's golden throne

the back of the throne

tutankhamun's gold mask as it was found

ceremonial chair

TREASURES IN GOLD, SILVER, AND ALABASTER

leopard's head

double case

painted casket

pomegranate vase

selket

the golden mask

SYMBOLS OF DIVINITY

the harpooner

scarab bracelet

mirror case

necklace with vulture pendant

the golden mask

TREASURES IN WOOD

child's chair

miniature effigy of the king

ornate chest

detail

the golden sarcophagus (detail)

THE LAND OF TUTANKHAMUN

a noble wife and her son

kingship

the funeral

warfare and empire

ships

ornate pen holder

the scribe

papyrus burnisher