What does the archaeological evidence of Tutankhamen's Tomb reveal about the burial practices of Pharaohs in the New Kingdom Egypt?
Tutankhamen's Tomb being one of the most intact monuments of Ancient Egypt can reveal a great deal about the burial practices and beliefs of New Kingdom Egypt. Through an understanding of New Kingdom beliefs, analysis of the archaeological content of King Tutankhamen's tomb and through comparing and contrasting the different tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs a conclusion can be made on the relevancy of King Tutankhamen's tomb artefacts.
The artefacts in King Tutankhamen's Tomb discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter reveal that the Burial Practices of New Kingdom Egyptians were based around their strong belief in the after/or second life, heavily relied on religious symbolism and placed emphasis on ritual acts. These factors are implied through the analysis of the archaeological evidence found in Tutankhamen's tomb.
To fully understand the impact of the artefacts found in King Tutankhamen's Tomb it is necessary to have some prior knowledge of the Ancient Egyptian belief system and burial practices.
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Tomb of TutankhamunThis knowledge is essential to effectively assess the relevance of the archaeological evidence found in the tomb. Does the evidence found in the tomb reveal anything? Is King Tutankhamen's tomb typical of New Kingdom Egypt royal burials? Or, is Tutankhamen's tomb different and therefore giving modern scholars a distorted view of Ancient Egyptian burial practices and beliefs?
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