Explain What Tutankhamun’s Tomb and Its Contents Reveal...

With reference to Sources A, B, C and D and other archaeological evidence: Explain what Tutankhamun’s tomb and its contents reveal about the role of a New Kingdom Pharaoh. The tomb of King Tutankhamun was discovered in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter. Many secrets were revealed about the life of Tutankhamun and his role as a New Kingdom pharaoh through the contents found in his tomb. As well as being the ruler of Egypt, Tutankhamun took on many other roles and responsibilities. The vast amount of treasures and wall paintings in his tomb, provide sufficient evidence as to what kinds of roles and responsibilities were expected of the young King. Over three thousand items were placed in Tutankhamun’s tomb, some of which†¦show more content†¦Tutankhamun, like all pharaohs before him, was considered to have been semi-divine. He was seen as a mediator and acted as a link between the realm of the gods and the world of human beings during his lifetime. Hundreds of items found in Tutankhamun’s tomb support his role as a military leader and hunter in New Kingdom society. Tutankhamun was buried with almost fifty bows of various types and sizes, many of them showing signs of use. Several daggers and shields were also uncovered, as well as a pile of dissembled chariots, some of which showed signs of use. As pharaoh, Tutankhamun was responsible for the protection of his country and people and for defense against all enemies. Although the pharaoh was quite young, the weapons and paintings in Tutankhamun’s tomb suggest that the young King lead the Egyptian troops into at least one major confrontation. These archaeological evidences also display the King’s role as a fearless hunter. The painting on the lid of the wooden chest depicts Tutankhamun hunting wild animals. He is often depicted hunting animals such as ostriches and gazelles from his chariot using a bow and arrows. These animals represented the chaos of the wil derness and had to be conquered in order to maintain ma’at. Tutankhamun’s death mask is one of the most well known artifacts from his tomb and supports his role as a god and administrator. Source D shows Tutankhamun’s royal regalia,