Tutankhamun’s Tomb King Tutankhamun’s tomb was discovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922. In the tomb was a sarcophagus containing the pharaoh’s mummy, along with the famous headdress that was typically worn by royalty in ancient Egypt. There were so many artifacts, or objects, in the tomb that it took Carter and his team almost 10 years to document everything. When they entered the chambers of the tomb, the team was surprised to find everything intact. There were murals on the walls that depicted the pharaoh’s funeral and his journey to the afterlife. King Tutankhamun, or more commonly known as King Tut, became pharaoh of Egypt at the age of nine. He ruled from about 1332 BCE to 1323 BCE. Records of King Tut’s reign were erased after his death by his successors, and not much was known about his rule until the excavation of his tomb. He was buried in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. Not everyone in ancient Egypt was mummified—it was an expensive and laborious process, reserved for those who were wealthy. Along with King Tut’s golden sarcophagus, they found clothing, furniture, and jewelry. Many of the artifacts are still being studied today to learn more about life in ancient Egypt. Based on this passage, what inference can you make about ancient Egypt?