Exploring Ancient Egyptian Discoveries

Thomas and Jennifer explore a site linked to Tutankhamun, uncovering stone blocks and pottery from the New Kingdom. They find a well, crucial for desert survival, and reveal how ancient infrastructure supported gold mining. This site was vital for Tutankhamun's wealth, contributing to his elaborate burial.

What did Thomas and Jennifer find that suggested a settlement from Tutankhamun's time?

• Gold coins

• Stone blocks with hieroglyphs

• Ancient scrolls

• Jewelry

What distinguishes the New Kingdom pottery found by Jennifer's team?

• It is made of gold

• It is wheel-made

• It is handmade with irregular surfaces

• It is decorated with jewels

What was the significance of the well found by the team?

• It provided water, essential for survival in the desert

• It was used for religious rituals

• It was a source of gold

• It was a burial site

How did miners manage to travel across the desert to reach the gold mines?

• By using a network of wells for water

• By building temporary shelters

• By following the stars

• By using camels

What role did sites like the one discovered by Thomas and Jennifer play in Tutankhamun's wealth?

• They were used for religious ceremonies

• They were trading posts

• They were critical for mining gold for his burial

• They were military outposts