Ancient EgyptAncient Egypt

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contentscontentsPharaohs page 3,4,5

Fashion page 6 and 7

Glossary page 8

Pharaohs are Egyptian kings. Tutankhamen was a Pharaoh but he was not important. Tutankhamen became ruler at nine years old. He was a Pharaoh for nine years but then died at the age of eighteen years old.

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Howard Carter discovered Tutankhamen's tomb. Lord Carnarvon died a month later because he was cursed by Tutankhamen's sarcophagus . Tutankhamen's sarcophagus was made of solid gold and weighed 110 kilograms that is 242 pounds!

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Tutankhamen’s tomb was discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter. Tutankhamen's tomb was still full of gold when the archaeologists found it, over 3000 years later!

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It is very hot in Egypt so the clothing was light and loose fitting. All clothes were made of Linen. For a man, the basic was linen loin cloth or a simple kilt, wrapped around the waist and tried in a knot. Women wore long, tunic.

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The Egyptians had all sorts of jewellery they had lucky charms earrings, beautiful necklaces, bracelets, anklets and rings. Most women have short hair because of the hot climate.

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discovers amazing things Linen- A type of cloth

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pharaoh.