Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures Exhibit Tour in 4K - Washington DC

[@chantalnguyen8230]

Thanks for sharing!😊

[@Wodz30]

Virtually everything there is a replica, which is fine. I have a degree in Egyptology (bachelors in ancient near east studies) - His name is pronounced "toot-anhk-amun" (I never correct anyone). This translates to "the living image of amun". Tut means image or representation and ankh means life, but in the eternal (soul) sense. So his entire name tries to infer that he is the worldly representation of amun on earth - sort of like how we view the Pope. His father named him "toot-anhk-aten" (living image of ATEN) since his father was the first in recorded world history to convert to monotheism (one god). His father closed all of the pagan temples and forced everyone to only worship Aten. That....did not go over well with the "common folk". Revolts surely ensued. His father was murdered and Tut became KING (not Pharoah). He opened all of the temples but allowed people to keep worshipping Aten if they wanted. He changed his name just to appear to be on the side of the people. His tomb at KV62 is interesting. I have been in there. It is a small 3 room tomb that was not meant for him. Quick easy story about this. Tut was a child (perhaps 9) when his father was murdered. Being too young to reign, his maternal grandfather (Ay) became regent. He had no lineage to the throne and was a terrible leader. In order to gain legitimacy through "blood", Ay married his own granddaughter and sired a child. Absolutely disgusting. Once Tut came of age, Ay was "relieved of duty" and sent packing. Tut also married that same sister - apparently, she was quite popular *facepalm. Tut, as I mentioned before, reopened the temples and changed his name (end in Amun as opposed to Aten). Ay wanted to remain King and desired a coup d'état to murder Tut and take back the throne. Although we cannot prove exactly how Tut died, I would bet anything that Ay had him murdered. This is where KV62 comes into play. Tut's actual burial site was still being constructed and would not be completed for decades. Upon his SUDDEN death at a young age (murdered), Tut and "his crap" were tossed into an unfinished tomb meant for a much lesser role, like a governor. This is the main reason KV62 had never been discovered or looted. As for Ay, he retook control of Egypt (congrats on that). A few short years later another rival in Egypt named Horemheb murdered Ay and took the throne. That lasted a few years until Ramses the first (no, not the famous one) murdered Horemheb. Ramses son Seti the first ruled Egypt for a while with his son Ramses II (yes, that famous one). One interesting thing to note here is that Ramses II is the first PHAROAH of Egypt. Before him, everyone referred to themselves as heavenly vassals. Beings on earth anointed by the gods (same as the pope). This is evident throughout Egypt. You can visit any site and various KINGS built shrines to various GODS. Ramses II came along and said no.. I am a god. I am the same as them. That was absolute blasphemy in ancient Egypt. Abu Simbel is direct evidence of his arrogance. That is also WHY he built at Abu Simbel, far far away from Abydos, Edfu, or Karnak - he knew he was spitting in the face of the GODS and the people. To further drive this point home - the Kings List in Abydos shows the names of all KINGS in Egyptian history and it just happens to STOP at Seti I... Ramses II's father. Everyone after Ramses copied his style and proclaimed themselves as a living god. That is enough rambling. I could sit here and write a 50 page essay about the 18th dynasty alone lol

[@DavidGQTravel]

I actually enjoy your knowledge in this. I have always fascinated with Egypt culture and history. Definitely on my bucket list to visit. Maybe next year since this summer will visit Japan for one month.

[@andrewandres148]

Those are recreations right?

[@DavidGQTravel]

yes

[@andrewandres148]

@@DavidGQTravel Rather impressive recreations... Lots of gold leaf used there.....

[@DavidGQTravel]

@@andrewandres148 I was at awe. Thinking about how long did it take them to unload and set up all the pieces.

[@ThePecanTan]

This exhibit looks very dark, very poorly lit. I notice the headphones on the numbered exhibits; are you able to wear headphones to hear the audio? Would be interesting to know who's behind this exhibit.

[@DavidGQTravel]

@@ThePecanTan actually the displays are all well lit. You do wear the headphone to be able to hear the narrative at each display

[@shaikhayaz-gt5nx]

Bro remove the background music or make less sound of it thank you