Tutankhamun: The Boy King Who Restored Egypt Tutankhamun, or Tutankhamen (c. 1345 – c. 1323 BC), remains one of the most enduring figures in ancient Egyptian history—a testament to both royal privilege and the profound impact a single discovery can have on our understanding of the past. Though his reign was brief compared to many other pharaohs, Tutankhamun’s tomb, unearthed by Howard Carter in 1922, catapulted him into global fame and irrevocably altered perceptions of Egyptian art and culture. Early Life & Ascension: Born Tutankhaten—meaning “Living Image of Aten”—to Amenhotep III and T…