The famous golden death mask of the Egyptian boy king Tutankhamun likely wasn’t made for him, according to a new study. A re-examination of King Tutankhamun’s mask by researchers from the ...

King Tutankhamun’s iconic death mask may not have been crafted for him at all. Researchers from the University of York suggest it was initially intended for a high-status female or child ...

King Tutankhamun's death mask is one of the most iconic Egyptian relics, but researchers claim it may not have been intended for the late pharaoh. A team from the University of York in the UK say ...

Tutankhamun died aged 19 in 1324 BC after reigning for nine years. His 11-kilo (24.2-pound) solid gold funerary mask is encrusted with lapis lazuli and semi-precious stones. For the latest news ...

A trove of more than 160 treasures from the tomb of King Tutankhamun has been transferred ... to date [including] the famous funerary golden mask and golden coffins of the king”.

Among these were treasures such as statues, jewelry, and chariots, along with the iconic golden funerary mask. However ... minor pharaoh who died young, King Tutankhamun's burial site continues ...

"It means a rediscovery of Tutankhamun ... including the boy king's sarcophagus and iconic golden burial mask. Reeves reached his theory after high-resolution images discovered what he said ...