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The Curse of Tutankhamun: Grade 5 Social Science ...

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  • Where was Tutankhamun's tomb discovered?
    Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt.
  • How did Lord Carnarvon die?
    From a mosquito bite that became infected.
  • What age did he die?
    The age of 19
  • Who discovered Tutankhamun's tomb?
    Howard Carter, British archaeologist.
  • Who was Tutankhamun?
    Tutankhamun was an ancient Egyptian Pharaoh.
  • What age did Tutankhamun become a Pharoah?
    The age of 9
  • What did newspapers say about the curse?
    That it was a protective spell that punished people who disturbed the tomb.
  • When was Tutankhamun's tomb discovered?
    It was discovered in November 1922.
  • What process did ancient Egyptians use to preserve bodies?
    Mummification.