Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Tutankhamun
noun
/tuːˌtæŋ.kɑːˈmuːn/
Definition
Tutankhamun was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, known for his intact tomb discovered in 1922.
Examples
- Tutankhamun ruled from 1332 to 1323 BC.
- The discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb provided significant insights into ancient Egyptian culture.
- Many artifacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun are displayed in museums around the world.
Meaning
The name Tutankhamun means ‘the living image of Amun’, a reference to the ancient Egyptian deity Amun.
Synonyms
- King Tut
- The Boy King
- Pharaoh Tutankhamun
