King Tutankhamun, the enigmatic boy pharaoh of ancient Egypt, continues to captivate the world with his mysterious life and untimely death. Ascending to the throne at just nine years old around 1332 BCE, Tutankhamun ruled for a brief decade during a tumultuous period in Egyptian history. Despite his short reign, he made significant strides in restoring traditional religious practices after his father Akhenaten's controversial reforms. Tutankhamen's unexpected death at approximately 19 years old has fuelled centuries of speculation, with modern analysis suggesting a combination of genetic disorders and malaria as potential factors.
However, it was the discovery of his nearly intact tomb by Howard Carter in 1922 that catapulted the young pharaoh to global fame. The tomb's breathtaking treasures, including the iconic golden death mask, offered an unprecedented glimpse into the opulence of ancient Egyptian royalty. This remarkable find not only ignited a worldwide fascination with Egyptology but also solidified King Tut's place in popular culture as a symbol of ancient mystery and grandeur.
Papyrus is the worlds first paper!
Created by the Ancient Egyptians, papyrus has been used as a paper for over 4500 years!
Each Papyri is
- Hand-made
- Hand-painted
- Authentically Egyptian
-Packaged with a certificate of authenticity & protective plastic sleeve
Dimensions:
Height : 30cm / 12 inches
Width: 20cm / 8 inches
(All Papyrus is hand-made & hand-painted, so yours may differ slightly from that in the photo)
