Why is the “boy king” Tutankhamen famous?

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He was one of the most accomplished pharaohs, responsible for building two pyramids and many obelisks.
He was one of the most accomplished pharaohs, responsible for building two pyramids and many obelisks.
His tomb survived undisturbed into the 20th century, preserving an amazing array of ancient artifacts.
His tomb survived undisturbed into the 20 th century, preserving an amazing array of ancient artifacts.
He destroyed the temples of the old Egyptian gods and instituted a monotheistic religion.
He destroyed the temples of the old Egyptian gods and instituted a monotheistic religion.
He had the longest reign of any pharaoh because he took the throne at such a young age.

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Tutankhamen is famous primarily because his tomb survived undisturbed into the 20th century, preserving an amazing array of ancient artifacts. This discovery in 1922 by Howard Carter provided valuable insights into ancient Egyptian culture, funerary practices, and daily life, making Tutankhamen one of the most well-known pharaohs in modern times.

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