tomb of Tutankhamun

Welcome to the most famous archaeological site in the world: KV62, the tomb of the boy king Tutankhamun. As a scholar, I must emphasize that while this tomb is remarkably small compared to the giants like KV8, its historical…

Your journey begins with a descent down sixteen steep stone steps. This is the exact spot where the first step was discovered by a water-boy in 1922, leading Carter to the greatest find in history. …

The corridor opens into the Antechamber, which Carter found filled with an 'organized chaos' of royal furniture, chariots, and funeral bouquets. To your left is the Annex, a small side room where more of the practical treasures…

Unlike the other rooms, the Burial Chamber is decorated with vibrant wall paintings. However, looking closely, you may notice small brown spots on the plaster. …

In the center of the Burial Chamber sits the massive quartzite sarcophagus, still containing the outermost of the king's nested coffins. Inside this, the king's mummy still rests, protected by a climate-controlled glass case. …

Connected to the Burial Chamber is a small room known as the Treasury. When Carter first looked into this room, he was greeted by the imposing figure of the jackal-god Anubis, resting on a shrine. …

As we prepare to exit, we must consider the broader historical impact of KV62. In 1922, Egypt was struggling for independence from British colonial rule. …

Our visit to KV62, the tomb of Tutankhamun, concludes. This tiny tomb has yielded more knowledge about the New Kingdom than almost any other site. …