What does the tomb of Tutankhamen and its contents show about the Egyptian concern for the afterlife? Tutakhamen's tomb, and the artifacts inside are an indication of the concern the Ancient Egyptians held for the after-life of their king. On the 26th of Nov. 1922, the English archaeologist Howard Carter opened the virtually intact tomb of a largely unknown pharaoh, Tutankhamen. This was the first, and the finest royal tomb found in the history of Egyptology. …showed first 75 words of 3220 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3220 total…of Tutankhamen and its contents show that the Egyptian concern for the after-life, was very strong, and that they went to great lengths to ensure that the eternal life of their kings. Bibliography Works Cited Gardiner, Sir Alan. “Egypt of the Pharoahs.” Great Britain: Oxford University Press. 1966 Lehner, Mark. “The Complete Pyramids, Solving the Ancient Mysteries.” Great Britain: 1977 Thames and Hudson "The Internet" Chronology of the New Kingdom Tombs of the Valley of the Kings