Tutankhamun became pharaoh at the age of eight or nine, after the death of his father, Akhenaten, whose radical religious reforms had alienated the Egyptian elite and priesthood. Tutankhamun revived the traditional religious practices and restored the power and influence of the priesthood of Amun. He married Ankhesenamun, his half-sister and Akhenaten's eldest daughter.
Tutankhamun's reign was brief, and he died after nine years on the throne. The cause of his death is uncertain, but it may have been the result of a chariot accident or a genetic condition. He was buried in a lavishly decorated tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
The discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb was a major archaeological event. The tomb was filled with a vast array of treasures, including gold and silver jewellery, statues, chariots, and furniture. These artefacts provide a unique insight into the life and times of Tutankhamun and have helped Egyptologists to understand the culture and history of ancient Egypt.