Tut was only nine years old when he became Pharaoh. He was only 18 years old when he died. The people did not have a lot of time to build Tut's tomb. Tut's tomb was very small compared to the tombs of other pharaohs. Because his tomb was so small, it was overlooked for thousands of years. In 1922, a British archaeologist named Howard Carter entered King Tut's tomb. It was almost like entering a time machine. Robbers might have been there because a bag of gold rings was found on the floor, as if dropped in haste. But they did not take everything because Carter and his team found many treasures inside the tomb including a solid gold mask of King Tut's face. The artifacts in Tut's tomb told archaeologists and scientists a great deal about ancient Egyptian daily life. Many people all over the world became interested in learning more about ancient Egypt because of the exciting discovery of an ancient tomb full of treasure. Tutankhamen (Toot-ong-kah-men) Stepmother Nefertiti, Father Akhenaton   At the Tomb of Tutankhamen ... the year is 1923   The Story of King Tut Mystery of King Tut - (NG Kids Magazine) Cartoon Factory: King Tut's Tomb (NG) Treasures of Tutankhamen  Howard Carter and the Curse of the Mummy  Curse of King Tut (powerpoint) King Tut's Curse (powerpoint) Unraveling the Mysteries of King Tutankhamun King Tut's Tomb (quicktime short movie) Who Killed King Tut? Cast your Vote! (interactive) King Tut - Was it murder? webquest King Tut  FREE Ancient Egypt PowerPoint Presentations Learn more about Ancient Egypt CLICK ON THE SCARAB