King Tut, formally known as Tutankhamun, was an Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty during the period of Egyptian history known as the New Kingdom. His significance in Egyptian history primarily comes from the fact that his nearly intact tomb was discovered in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter. The tomb’s contents, including stunning artifacts in gold and a wealth of everyday items, provided invaluable information about the burial practices, material culture, and daily life in ancient Egypt. King Tut ascended to the throne as a very young ruler following the death of the enigmatic pharaoh Akhenaten, who introduced significant religious changes, such as the worship of the Aten, the sun disk. Tutankhamun oversaw the restoration of the old religious practices and helped stabilize Egypt after a tumultuous period. Although his reign was relatively short and he may not have been as historically influential as other pharaohs, his well-preserved tomb and treasures, and the mysteries surrounding his suspicious death, have made him one of the most widely recognized pharaohs in modern times, sparking widespread fascination with ancient Egyptian history and culture.