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Tutankhamun
too-tuhn-KAH-muhn
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An ancient Egyptian pharaoh, famous both for dying young and for his tomb being discovered largely intact in 1922.
"The exhibition displayed treasures recovered from the tomb of Tutankhamun."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe young Egyptian pharaoh whose treasure-filled tomb was discovered nearly whole, making him one of the most famous rulers of ancient Egypt.
Common pairings
Tutankhamun's tomb
the boy king Tutankhamun
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Etymology
From Egyptian twt-ankh-imn, meaning "Living Image of Amun", referring to the Egyptian god Amun.