Question

Give reasons for the following:
(i) King Tut’s body has been subjected to repeated scrutiny.
(ii) What significance does the 5th of January 2005 have in Tutankhamun's life?

Answer 1

Hint: A.R. Williams' chapter Discovering Tut - The Saga Continues is about Tutankhamun, the last heir to Egypt's ancient Pharaoh Dynasty, and his gold-gilded tomb. Tutankhamun's death, which occurred at the age of seventeen after a reign of nine years, is still a mystery. Tutankhamun's discovery The Saga Goes On explores the various ways he may die in the chapter The Saga Goes On.

Complete answer:
(i) The mummy of King Tutankhamun has earned worldwide fame for the riches it was buried with. There is also speculation about the manner of his death and his age at the time of death. Hence King Tut’s body has been subjected to repeated scrutiny.

(ii) Tutankhamun Tutankhamun, who later changed his name from Tut, was the final heir to Egypt's ancient dynasty, which ruled for many years. He died when he was seventeen years old, in his late teens. The cause of his death is still unclear. Some assume homicide, while others consider other explanations. Tutankhamun had been buried and forgotten for generations until archaeologist Howard Carter discovered his tomb in 1922. This narrative contains a wealth of information regarding both his life and his mummy, which has been preserved for over 3300 years.

Tutankhamun was lifted from his tomb for the first time on January 5, 2005, and transported to a C.T. A scanner was brought there to investigate the lingering mystery surrounding this young monarch.

Note: The title 'Discovering Tut-The Saga Continues' is justified by the fact that thousands of years later, the legend of the young king who died unexpectedly has grown. Researchers and archaeologists are actively investigating many unknown aspects of his life. They're looking into the reason for his early death as well as the circumstances surrounding his death, for example.