MAGAZINE READING

WEEK: 2
Article title : The discovery of King Tut’s tomb
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Source: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/the-discovery-of-king-tuts-
tomb
I. Summary
In 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun in
the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. The tomb had remained untouched for over 3,000 years.
Tutankhamun, also known as King Tut, ruled Egypt from around 1333 to 1323 B.C. at a
young age. His father, Akhenaten, had tried to change the religious beliefs of the land,
but Tutankhamun restored the old practices after his father's death.

Tutankhamun's tomb was smaller and less elaborate compared to other pharaohs' tombs
of the time. It is believed that his premature death prevented the completion of a grander
tomb. The burial was hasty, and the tomb was sealed with spots of wet paint.

Howard Carter and his team discovered the tomb after years of searching. The burial
chamber contained numerous treasures, including golden objects, statues, jewelry, and
even the mummy of Tutankhamun. Carter and his team spent years cataloging and
removing over 5,000 artifacts from the tomb.

The discovery of King Tut's tomb captivated the world, but it was also accompanied by
tales of a "pharaoh's curse." Some individuals involved with the excavation experienced
misfortunes, leading to rumors of supernatural retribution. However, Carter himself lived
for many years after the discovery.

Today, King Tut's tomb remains one of the most significant and well-preserved
archaeological discoveries, shedding light on ancient Egyptian culture and providing
valuable insights into the life and burial practices of the pharaohs.

II. Reflection.
Write down 3 new things (or fun facts) you can learn from the magazine
(content/language):
 1. Tutankhamun, also known as King Tut, ruled ancient Egypt from approximately
1333 to 1323 B.C. He ascended to the throne at the age of nine during a period of
religious transition initiated by his father, Pharaoh Akhenaten.

2. Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter and

his team on November 26, 1922, in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. The tomb was
remarkably intact compared to other royal Egyptian tombs, allowing for a wealth
of historical and cultural insights.

3. The contents of Tutankhamun's tomb included numerous items intended to

accompany the pharaoh in the afterlife. These items ranged from everyday objects
like clothing, food, and games to ceremonial items such as thrones, statues, and
jewelry. The tomb also contained golden shrines, coffins, and the mummy of
Tutankhamun himself.

III. Vocabulary

No Lexical item Wor Pronunciation Meaning Example

d
form
1 Swap Verb /swɒp/ To give something We swapped
and be given addresses with
something else the people we
instead met on holiday.
2 Archaeologis Noun /ˌɑː.kiˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ Someone who studies She wanted to be
t the buildings, graves, an archaeologist
tools, and other and took part in
objects of people who
several digs in
lived in the past
her youth
3 Debris Noun /ˈdeb.riː/ Broken or torn pieces Debris from the
of something larger aircraft was
scattered over a
large area.
4 Burial Noun /ˈber.i.əl/ The act of putting a We went back to
dead body into the Ireland for my
ground, or the uncle's burial.
ceremony connected
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5 Shrine Noun /ʃraɪn/ A place for worship Islam's most
that is holy because sacred shrine is
of a connection with a at Mecca in
holy person or object Saudi Arabia.