The famous death mask of Tutankhamun, the epitome of Ancient Egyptian heritage, is as well-known as the towering Pyramids themselves. The Boy King, who took the throne at just nine and ruled for a ...

A recent analysis by researchers from the University of York suggests that King Tutankhamun's iconic golden death mask may not have been originally crafted for the young pharaoh. Led by Professor ...

King Tutankhamun's death mask is one of the most iconic Egyptian relics, but researchers claim it may not have been intended for the late pharaoh. A team from the University of York in the UK ...

Tutankhamun's death mask is "one of the most recognised images around the globe", said ArtNet. The artefact, "inlaid with a detailed mosaic of precious stones" and housed in Cairo's Grand Egyptian ...

British archaeologist Howard Carter and his team of excavators opened the doors to the sarcophagus of the ruler itself.

It is associated with great historical objects — for example the mask of Tutankhamun's mummy — that remain as beautiful today as the day they were first made several thousand years ago.

Tutankhamun died aged 19 in 1324 BC after reigning for nine years. His 11-kilo (24.2-pound) solid gold funerary mask is encrusted with lapis lazuli and semi-precious stones. For the latest news ...

King Tutankhamun’s iconic death mask may not have been crafted for him at all. Researchers from the University of York suggest it was initially intended for a high-status female or child ...

King Tutankhamun has captivated the world since ... six chariots, a solid gold death mask and coffin holding his mummy. Image caption, The discovery made headlines around the world.

The inlaid beard normally seen on the mask was attached in the 1940s A new exhibition reappraises the work of Harry Burton, who photographed the decade-long Tutankhamun excavation. The collection ...