Tutankhamun, often referred to as King Tut, became pharaoh at around eight or nine years old and ruled during the 18th dynasty of ancient Egypt.
His tomb, discovered in 1922 by archaeologist Howard Carter, contained an extraordinary wealth of artifacts, including the famous gold mask.
Tutankhamun is known for restoring traditional polytheistic beliefs after his predecessor, Akhenaten, attempted to promote monotheism centered around the sun disk Aten.
Despite his short reign and untimely death at about 18 or 19 years old, Tutankhamun remains one of the most recognized figures of ancient Egypt due to the treasures found in his tomb.
The cause of his death is still debated among historians and scientists, with theories ranging from accidental injury to disease.
