A CT scan has also been performed, and along with the now-famous mask, we have a reasonably complete picture of both King Tut's appearance and his ailments which included a deformed foot (which caused him to walk with a cane, several of which were found in his sarcophagus) and several bouts with malaria. DNA samplings have been performed on Tutankhamun and those thought to be both his parents, wife, and children (neither of whom survived infancy). This is due to the fact that his mummy was discovered largely in tact in the early 1900's, alongside many artifacts, which included his famous burial mask. Though King Tut is widely considered to have been lesser-than as a ruler (due to his young age, small stature, and multiple chronic illnesses), he is one of the most well-known pharaohs by modern standards. His father is said to have been Akhenaten. Tutankhamun, or "King Tut" as he has become more popularly known, was only eight or nine years old when he assumed reign as King of Egypt from his father near the end of the 18th Dynasty. Tutankhamun (reign: 1332-1323 BCE) Tomb of Tutankhamun in Luxor, Egypt Read More 10 Astounding Facts About The Great Pyramid Of Giza 2. Due to his association with the erection of the Great Pyramid of Giza, Khufu's name appears in popular culture in everything from Lara Croft: Tomb Raider to Duck Tales 2 for GameBoy. Some historians say he ruled for twenty three years and others say as many as sixty, though the latter is thought to be an inaccurate exaggeration of unclear source material. Also due to lack of clarity around historical sources, Khufu's assumed length-of-reign contains a great deal of disparity. Because we know so little about him, it is some matter of historical debate as to whether Sneferu was Khufu's biological father or whether he married the old king's daughter to solidify his succession. Most of what we know about him was written by historians much later in human history (around 300 BCE). Khufu's claim to fame is that he is said to have commissioned the Great Pyramid of Giza. Head of Khufu in ivory displayed in Altes Museum Succession was a big part of ancient Egyptian kingship, as being closely related by blood to the former ruler was seen to have been a matter of divine selection. Khufu succeeded his father, Sneferu as king. He ruled in the early part of what was known as the Old Kingdom. Khufu was his chosen religious name, dedicated to the god Khnum. Khufu (reign: 2589-2566 BCE) The Great Pyramid of Khufu (or Pyramid of Cheops) is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex What follows are some of the greatest and most well-recognized Pharaohs in Egyptian history. During that period, they were thought to be gods incarnate, and monuments such as pyramids were erected in their honor. Pharaohs began their rule of Egypt in around 3,000 BCE. They were monarchs (kings and sometimes queens), as well as governmental officers, responsible for keeping Egyptian society organized and running smoothly both politically and in terms of spiritual rituals, which were plentiful during the time in history when they were in charge. In Ancient Egypt, Pharaohs were both heads of state and the religious leaders of the people.
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