King Tutankhamun and the Egyptian Mummies
The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt were the supreme leaders of the land. They were like kings or emperors. The Pharaoh was often thought of as one of the gods.
The name Pharaoh comes from a word meaning "great house" describing a palace or kingdom.
There were many Pharaohs throughout the history of Ancient Egypt. One of the most famous was King Tutankhamun.
This week were are going to learn about how we know so much about King Tutankhamun.
MONDAY
Who was king Tutankhamun or “King Tut” ?
King Tut was nicknamed the Boy King because he began his reign when he was only nine years old!
Watch the clips below to find out about King Tut.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zg87xnb/articles/zvmkhbk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULofBtBAJn4
If you scroll down to the bottom of the page on the link below and click below activities you will be able listen to a recorded reading of this page to find out some more information on King Tut.
https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_egypt/tutankhamun.php
TUESDAY
Tutankhamun or “King Tut” is probably the most well-known Egyptian pharaoh. One of the reasons is that his burial tomb is one of the few that was discovered with everything still in it.
It was common for tomb raiders to steel all of the treasures that were buried with the pharaohs and so very little has ever been found.
King Tut was nicknamed the Boy King because he began his reign when he was only nine years old!
Watch the clip below to find out about King Tut and his treasures.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmkDPaHSBzg
WEDNESDAY
Who Discovered Tutankhamun’s Tomb?
In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the burial tomb of King Tut.
Click on the links below to learn some more about Howard Carter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cijYmMVb-Yw
Below is old film footage of Howard Carter and photos of Lord Carnarvon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZWB5-aXMXQ
This story follows 12-year-old Hussein, a water carrier working at Howard Carter's excavations in the ‘Valley of the Kings’ in 1922.
Click on the link below to listen to a history song on Ancient Egypt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O_FaxDdmnM
THURSDAY
Watch the clips below to find out about mummies and why they were important to the Ancient Egyptians.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjvvrAwgCYg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gD0K7oH92U
FRIDAY
Click on the link to learn about what Ancient Egyptians believed about the afterlife.
For some Art work today we are going to have a go at drawing and colouring King Tut's mask, Read the link below and follow the instructions to help you.
https://artprojectsforkids.org/how-to-draw-king-tut/
Some of you might enjoy watching this link and trying to keep up with the artist while he is drawing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBQW27Sdxxk