153c: The Tomb of Tutankhamun (Part 3)

The History of Egypt Podcast

Coffins, Masks, and a Mummy. Within his Burial Chamber, Tutankhamun slept amid gold, glass, wood, and precious stone. His mummy is an extraordinary find, covered with ornaments, amulets, ceremonial clothing, and even weapons. From the famous image of his mummy mask, to a dagger made of "sky rock," the King's body reveals many tantalising stories...

Episode Chapters:

• Eight: In the House of Tutankhamun 00:00:10
• Nine: The Face of the Pharaoh 00:31:15
• Epilogue: A Curious Dagger 01:02:35

Episode Links

• Nicholas Reeves' discussions of the Mummy mask, and its possible ownership. Article 1, 2015, and Article 2, 2015.
• For the full archive of Harry Burton’s photographs, showing the tomb of Tutankhamun in its original state, see the Griffith Institute website.
• Date: 1922 CE.
• Logo image: Tutankhamun and the Royal Ka before Osiris. FactumArte.
• Music by Keith Zizza https://www.keithzizza.net/
• Music by Michael Levy http://www.ancientlyre.com/
• Music by Ancient Lyric http://www.bettinajoydeguzman.com/
• Sound interludes by Luke Chaos https://twitter.com/Luke_Chaos
• Audio mixing/editing by Vincent Cavanagh.
• See other shows from the Agora Podcast Network.

Episode details:

• Date: c. 1922 CE
• King: Neb-kheperu-Ra Tut-ankh-Amun
• Logo image:
• Music by Keith Zizza https://www.keithzizza.net/
• Music: Michael Levy http://www.ancientlyre.com/
• Music by Ancient Lyric http://www.bettinajoydeguzman.com/
• Sound interludes by Luke Chaos https://twitter.com/Luke_Chaos
• Audio mixing/editing by Vincent Cavanagh
• See other shows from the Agora Podcast Network

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