One of the most famous visages in archaeological history, that of ancient Egyptian King Tutankhamun ... gold to the rest.

Ever since British archaeologist Howard Carter first peered into the tomb of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, 100 years ago, the mystery of the boy ... catching gold funerary mask may have ...

Fletcher observed differences in gold quality between Tut’s mask face and the rest, hinting it was modified. She suggests the mask was adapted to fit the young king after his sudden death.

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On this day, 101 years ago, archeologists unveiled the ancient Egyptian ruler King ... three gold coffins nestled in each other, with the innermost made out of solid gold and containing ...

On this day, 101 years ago, archeologists unveiled the ancient Egyptian ruler King ... Tutankhamun's tomb was found, that British archaeologist Howard Carter and his team of excavators at last found ...