King Tut, Cairo - Free Coloring Page
King Tut
The coloring page represents King Tutankhamun, commonly known as King Tut, whose tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Cairo, Egypt, remains one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of all time. King Tut became Pharaoh at a very young age and his reign was short-lived, but the discovery of his nearly intact tomb in 1922 by Howard Carter has made King Tut an icon of ancient Egypt. The burial mask of King Tut, depicted in the coloring page, is particularly special because it is considered one of the masterpieces of Egyptian artistry, made of gold inlaid with precious stones.Did you know?
One unusual aspect of King Tut's story is the legend of the Pharaoh's curse, which suggests that those who disturb his tomb would suffer bad luck or death. This myth was popularized in the media after several people associated with the tomb's discovery died under mysterious circumstances. While most scientists dismiss the curse as superstition, it has added to the mystique surrounding the young king's legacy.This King Tut coloring page could inspire you to transform it into an ancient egypt art. By researching the colors used in ancient egypt art, you can magically transform this plain image into a work of art unique to your research. This King Tutankhamun artwork has 2 different models: one with mandala flowers and the other one is the mask itself without anything else.
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The Mask of Tutankhamun
Tutankhamun (or simply King Tut) was an Egyptian pharaoh, the last of his royal family, and he ruled between 1334 and 1325 BC, during the New Kingdom of Egyptian history. He took the throne at a very young age when he was just 8 or 9 years old.
He married his half-sister, and they lost two children (one during the pregnancy, and one at birth). He actually had 2 names, Tutankhamun and also Tutankhaten, which are thought to mean “Living image of Amun” and “Living image of Aten”. Amun was an important god in the ancient Egyptian culture, while Aten was the focus of Atenism, a religion of ancient Egypt, focusing on the sun. Aten was said to be “the creator, giver of life and nurturing spirit of the world”.
During his reign, he restored the Ancient Egyptian religion and also began to restore old monuments that were damaged during the previous pharaohs. He also moved the capital of Egypt from Akhetaten to Thebes. During his lifetime, he had various health issues, including malaria, scoliosis and a deformity on his left foot which required him to always use a cane. He died early, at the age of 18 or 19.
His tomb was found almost intact in 1922, along with more than 5,000 artifacts. This led to more interest in the ancient Egypt era, as well as the idea of “the curse of the pharaohs”. They believed that it was cursed because of multiple deaths discovered around the tomb.
One of the main artifacts discovered there, which is also a popular symbol of Egypt is the “Mask of Tutankhamun. It is now hosted at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
So if you ever visit this museum in Cairo, make sure to go see the Mask of Tutankhamun. Meanwhile, you can enjoy coloring it!
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Le masque de Toutankhamon
Toutankhamon, ou simplement le roi Tut, était un pharaon égyptien, et le dernier de sa famille royale. Il régna entre 1334 et 1325 avant JC , pendant le Nouvel Empire de l'histoire égyptienne. Il monta sur le trône très tôt, alors qu'il n'avait que 8 ou 9 ans.
Il a épousé sa demi-sœur et ils ont perdu deux enfants (un pendant la grossesse et un à la naissance). Le pharaon avait en fait 2 noms, Toutankhamon et aussi Toutankhaton, qui signifieraient « Image vivante d'Amon » et « Image vivante d'Aton ». Amon était une divinité importante dans la culture égyptienne antique, tandis qu'Aton était au centre de l'Aténisme, une religion de l'Égypte ancienne axée sur le soleil. Aton était « le créateur, le donateur de la vie et l'esprit nourricier du monde ».
Au cours de son règne, King Tut a restauré la religion égyptienne antique et a également commencé à restaurer d'anciens monuments endommagés lors des pharaons précédents. Il a également déplacé la capitale de l'Égypte d'Akhetaton à Thèbes. Au cours de sa vie, il a eu divers problèmes de santé, notamment le paludisme, une scoliose et une déformation du pied gauche qui l'obligeait à toujours utiliser une canne. Il est décédé prématurément, à l'âge de 18 ou 19 ans.
Sa tombe a été retrouvée presque intacte en 1922, avec plus de 5 000 artefacts. Cette découverte a créé un plus grand intérêt pour l'Égypte ancienne. De plus, en raison des multiples décès autour de la découverte de son tombeau, il y avait une croyance en la «malédiction des pharaons».
L'une des principales découvertes est le « Masque de Toutankhamon », qui est maintenant hébergé au Musée égyptien du Caire et qui est un symbole populaire de l'Égypte.
Donc, si jamais vous visitez ce musée au Caire, assurez-vous d'aller voir le masque de Toutankhamon. En attendant, vous pouvez vous amuser à le colorier ! Consultez également nos superbes livres à colorier qui sont remplis de nombreux faits historiques intéressants à lire et des dessins à colorier.
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