Both men reversed Akhenaten's decree to worship Aten in favor of the traditional polytheistic beliefs. King Tut had the royal court moved back to Thebes. He sought to restore the old order, hoping that the gods would once again look favorably on Egypt.
He ordered the repair of the holy sites and continued construction at the temple of Karnak. He also oversaw the completion of the red granite lions at Soleb. While foreign policy was neglected during Akhenaten's reign, Tutankhamun sought to restore better relations with Egypt's neighbors.
While there is some evidence to suggest that Tutankhamun's diplomacy was successful, during his reign battles took place between Egypt and the Nubians and Asiatics over territory and control of trade routes. Tutankhamun was trained in the military, and there is some evidence that he was good at archery.
However, it is unlikely that he saw any military action. Around B. While the young couple had no surviving children, it is known they had two daughters, both likely to have been stillborn. The Hittite king sent a candidate, but he died during the journey, most likely assassinated before he got to the royal palace.
This attempt to forge an alliance with a foreign power was most likely prevented by Ay and Horemheb, who were still in control behind the scenes. Evidence shows that Ankhesenamun later married Ay, before disappearing from history. Research suggests King Tut died circa B. The infection was possibly the result of a broken leg.
King Tut was buried in a tomb in the Valley of the Kings. It's believed that his early death necessitated a hasty burial in a smaller tomb most likely built for a lesser noble. Seventy days after his death, Tutankhamun's body was laid to rest and the tomb was sealed.
He also restored relationships between Egypt and other kingdoms. Time for a joke! What kind of underwear do you think King Tut wore?
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There were 5, items still there with the Boy King! The most important and impressive find was King Tut himself. She was also a commodity icon — selling lipstick, face powders, perfumes, and face creams.
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