Egyptian history is deep. In fact, Egypt is the only country that is learned in school as subject namely Egyptology. The King Tutankhamun is one that has played a major role in creating the profound history of the country. Born in 1341 B. C. E he was the 12th king of the eighteenth Egyptian dynasty. Though he was not in power for long, he left behind a legend as the boy king who ruled and died at a tender age having restored the old order in his country. The storyline behind the King Tut book is simply one cannot afford to miss out.
Egyptian religion was traditionally polytheism. Amenhotep IV had laid it behind and through war and dictatorship, he seemed to have things going his way. The fact that Tutankhamuns dared to restore what was diminished by a powerful Pharaoh who also happened to be his own father, surely got him a seat in the making of history.
After the young ruler died, there was little left behind about him in terms of how he ruled, what he accomplished and how he lived. The discovery of his grave in 1922 led to numerous revelations that got the hard questions answered. Currently, there is rich data that explains the rule and also the life of the young Pharaoh.
Tut was given the name Tutankhaten after birth, which meant the living image of Aten. During the time, Egypt suffered social and political turmoil thanks to the beliefs of Akhenaten, Tuts father who ruled in favor of for the worship of one God Aten; the Sun disk. He aimed at ensuring that power was taken from the priests and laid on the hands of his military commanders and local government administrators.
Tutankhatens begun his rule at the age of 9. At the time Egypt had become a hive of corruption because of all the chaos and power brought about by attempted religious transition. Akhenatens was obsessed with his mission of turning the people from polytheism to monotheism. Even though he may have won in this, his obsession made him overlook matters of domestic and foreign affairs.
Tut married immediately he came into power. His young bride Ankhesenamun was his step-sister. Together, they gave birth to two stillborn daughters. With all the religious uproars and chaos in the country, the people thought that their young ruler was cursed. This point however, has today been declared a fallacy.
Tutankhamun took over power when young. This called for the assistance of the Vizier who helped the young boy to control power. At the time the Vizier was a man named Ay, together with Tut, they restored polytheism and Tutankhatens name was changed into Tutankhamun meaning the living image of Amun.
Tutankhamuns system of diplomacy was successful, although during his time numerous battles were fought against the Nubians and also the Asiatics. He died at the age of 19 and was buried in the Valley of Kings. His body was mummified in accordance to the Egyptian traditional ways and laid to rest in a sealed tomb after seven days.
Egyptian religion was traditionally polytheism. Amenhotep IV had laid it behind and through war and dictatorship, he seemed to have things going his way. The fact that Tutankhamuns dared to restore what was diminished by a powerful Pharaoh who also happened to be his own father, surely got him a seat in the making of history.
After the young ruler died, there was little left behind about him in terms of how he ruled, what he accomplished and how he lived. The discovery of his grave in 1922 led to numerous revelations that got the hard questions answered. Currently, there is rich data that explains the rule and also the life of the young Pharaoh.
Tut was given the name Tutankhaten after birth, which meant the living image of Aten. During the time, Egypt suffered social and political turmoil thanks to the beliefs of Akhenaten, Tuts father who ruled in favor of for the worship of one God Aten; the Sun disk. He aimed at ensuring that power was taken from the priests and laid on the hands of his military commanders and local government administrators.
Tutankhatens begun his rule at the age of 9. At the time Egypt had become a hive of corruption because of all the chaos and power brought about by attempted religious transition. Akhenatens was obsessed with his mission of turning the people from polytheism to monotheism. Even though he may have won in this, his obsession made him overlook matters of domestic and foreign affairs.
Tut married immediately he came into power. His young bride Ankhesenamun was his step-sister. Together, they gave birth to two stillborn daughters. With all the religious uproars and chaos in the country, the people thought that their young ruler was cursed. This point however, has today been declared a fallacy.
Tutankhamun took over power when young. This called for the assistance of the Vizier who helped the young boy to control power. At the time the Vizier was a man named Ay, together with Tut, they restored polytheism and Tutankhatens name was changed into Tutankhamun meaning the living image of Amun.
Tutankhamuns system of diplomacy was successful, although during his time numerous battles were fought against the Nubians and also the Asiatics. He died at the age of 19 and was buried in the Valley of Kings. His body was mummified in accordance to the Egyptian traditional ways and laid to rest in a sealed tomb after seven days.
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