The Curse of King Tut

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What is a mummy?

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A preserved body made ready for the afterlife.

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How old was King Tut when he died?

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King Tut died when he was 19 years old.

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What role did Gardiner play in the discovery of Tut's tomb?

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He read the hieroglyphs.

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What significant event did Carter and Carnarvon achieve?

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They discovered King Tut's tomb.

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In which year was King Tut's tomb discovered?

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1922.

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What is a sarcophagus?

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A stone coffin, often decorated, used to hold a mummy.

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Who was Howard Carter?

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The main archaeologist who discovered King Tut's tomb.

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What are hieroglyphs?

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A system of writing using symbols, used in ancient Egypt.

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What is the significance of King Tut's tomb?

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It was one of the most intact tombs discovered, providing insight into ancient Egyptian culture.

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What is the afterlife in ancient Egyptian belief?

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A continuation of life after death, where the soul would live on.