New Kingdom · 18th Dynasty

Tutankhamun

Reign: 1332–1323 (1333–1323) BC
Throne name: Neb-kheperu-Re
Dynasty: 18th Dynasty
Period: New Kingdom, c. 1550–1070 BC
Capital at the time: Thebes, Memphis, at times Akhetaten (Amarna) and Pi-Ramesses

Tutankhamun is listed in the king list under ‘18th Dynasty’ and so belongs to this period: New Kingdom (c. 1550–1070 BC). Reign: 1332–1323 (1333–1323) BC. The figures in brackets give the alternative dating by the Egyptologist Jürgen von Beckerath. The throne name is Neb-kheperu-Re.

Tutankhamun in portrait

Came to the throne at about nine years old and died young — his almost intact tomb made him world-famous.

On 4 November 1922 the British archaeologist Howard Carter, funded by Lord Carnarvon, discovered the entrance to Tutankhamun’s tomb (KV62) in the Valley of the Kings. The undamaged door seals showed that the tomb had not been plundered. The rich grave goods, including the famous golden funerary mask, are regarded as one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of all time.

What is known about Tutankhamun

Tutankhamun became famous above all for his tomb. He moved the residence from Amarna to Memphis and restored the old religion. His early death has given rise to much speculation to this day.
From the German Wikipedia list of pharaohs, CC BY-SA 4.0, translated and edited.

During this reign

c. 1323 BCDeath of Tutankhamun. His almost intact tomb, KV62, is discovered by Howard Carter in 1922.

Other events of the period

c. 1350 BCAkhenaten places the sun god Aten at the centre of worship and builds the new capital Akhetaten (Amarna).
1274 BCBattle of Kadesh between Ramesses II and the Hittites.

More about this period: New Kingdom

Tutankhamun

Tutankhamun in portrait

What is known about Tutankhamun

During this reign

Other events of the period

18th Dynasty: all rulers

Further reading