Tutankhamun was the pharaoh of ancient Egypt, son of the famous pharaoh, Akhenaten. <u>While his mask is of great importance for the art history and information about ancient Egypt and burial rites</u>, Tutankhamun did not rule for long nor was his time very memorable as he died at the young age of 19.
The tomb with the glorious mask was discovered in 1922. by Howard Carter. It was completely untouched, which was unique for the tomb, as they usually were raided and robbed. The mask weighs over 10 kilograms and is made out of pure gold, with colored glass and gemstones. There are protective spells inscribed over the mask which should protect the dead. <u>These death masks were used in order for the spirit to recognize the body after death. </u>
<u>Tutankhamun's mask is presented in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. </u>
