Historical Figures

Why is King Tutankhamuns coffin so heavy?

King Tutankhamuns's coffin is not particularly heavy. It weighs about 120 pounds (54 kilograms). Most of the weight comes from the gold that it was made of. The coffin is made up of 3 layers. The first layer is made of plain wood, the second layer is made of wood covered with gold leaf, and the third layer is made of solid gold. The total weight of the gold in the coffin is about 100 pounds (45 kilograms).