King Tut Day, yes there really is such a day on the calendar, is celebrated every November 4th. It was on November 4, 1922, that Howard Carter uncovered the tomb of Tutankhamen!
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Interesting facts:
1. Lord Carnarvon was bitten by a mosquito, while in Egypt and died days later. It is said that the lights in Cairo, Egypt, went out when Carnarvon died. Also, back in London, his dog is said to have started to howl and, died. When King Tut's mummy was unwrapped, a mark was found in the same location as the mosquito bit on Lord Carnarvon. It was around this time that the idea of a curse on those that went inside the tomb began to gain in popularity!
2. One of the discoveries in the tomb, in addition to golden statues and a golden throne, jewels and chariots, was a box of UNDERWEAR for King Tut to use in the afterlife.
3. Licorice was also found in King Tut's tomb.
4. Each of King Tut's toes were individually wrapped in gold!
5. Watermelon seeds were found in King Tut's tomb.
6. With the discovery of the tomb, all things Egyptian became very popular. Women began to wear dresses with Egyptian patterns. Songs about King Tut were written,dances created and beauty products were advertised with Egyptian themes. This popularity in all things ancient Egyptian was called "Tutmania".
7. Twenty-two pounds of gold were used to make the gold mask of King Tut.
Extras:
Read my article, "Mummies Share Their Secrets at Science News for Students: https://student.societyforscience.org/article/mummies-share-their-secrets
Check out coloring sheets to print on King Tut at this link: http://www.kingtutone.com/kids/color/ coloring sheets to print on King Tut
Questions:
1. A number of people that went into the tomb died under unusual circumstances. However, the person that discovered the tomb,Howard Carter, lived a long life. So, if there was a curse(as stated on the entrance of Tut's tomb), it didn't harm Carter. WHAT might explain why some people may have died from being in the tomb, opened for the first time in centuries?
2. When Howard Carter discovered the tomb, he waited weeks for Lord Carnarvon to travel by ship to be there for the opening of the tomb. He had guards stand watch at the entrance of the tomb. He did NOT go inside. He felt that since Lord Carnarvon had funded the expedition, he should be there for the "opening". Could you have waited?
4.Many mummies are on display in museums, instead of the tombs in which they were discovered. Would you like your body to be displayed in a museum for people to views?
Resources of Interest:
1.I created a play on King Tut based on the "To Tell the Truth" Game Show Format: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/King-Tut-Wrapping-with-a-Mummy-Biographical-PlayTo-Tell-the-Truth-Play-338665
Learn all about the different types of mummies that have been discovered. Mummies aren't just found in ancient Egyptian culture. Mummies have been found all over the world! In fact, the oldest man-made mummies are found in the country of Chile! Mummies can be naturally created or man-made. This web quest includes the different types of mummies and has 12 web questions including information on Bog Mummies such as Tollund Man, the Inca Mummies,the Taklamakan Desert Mummies of China, Otzi, the frozen mummy, the Chinchorro Mummies of Chile, the Egyptian mummies... and more. There are comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section, a teacher section with extension activities, additional links and the key. Great for a Friday activity, at Halloween time, or if you are studying ancient Egypt. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/MUMMIES-A-WebquestExtension-Activities-1915946
Fun Interactive Notebook Activity on Mummies: FREEBIE: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Amazing-Mummy-Facts-Possible-Interactive-Notebook-Activity-906580
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