Best known as King Tut, Tutankhamun (c.1341-1323 BC) was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh. In 1922, Tutankhamun’s nearly undisturbed tomb containing thousands of artifacts was discovered by two British adventurers along with Egyptian workers. Deaths associated with the discovery of Tutankhamun’s mummy have led to legends about a curse.
Read the recently published nonfiction narrative for youth then learn more at the website.
THE CURSE OF THE MUMMY by Candace Fleming is an engaging work of nonfiction narrative immersing reader in the well-known stories of the excavation and aftermath. While each chapter begins with a spooky reference to the curse, the body of the narrative traces the story of the expedition. Of particular note is the inclusion of the Egyptian perspective and issues about ownership of artifacts. Historical photographs and drawings bring the story to life.
TUTANKHAMUN’S TREASURES is part of the National Geographic Lost Treasures of Egypt series exploring archaeological digs in the Valley of Kings. This episode uses new technology to discover how the tomb remained hidden for so long and examines the contents.
To watch the video, go to https://youtu.be/-obKX-mqjXQ.
ARC courtesy of Scholastic.
