guy Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) King Tutankhamen’s mask is one of the great ancient artifacts. Could (at least part of the mask) been originally intended for someone else (a female such as Nefertiti)? Quote "Recent research has homed in on one long-overlooked feature - and that is the decidedly pierced ears. It has been suggested that this mask was originally made for someone else. Research suggests that Tutankhamen would not have worn earrings beyond childhood.” https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1463038/egypt-archaeology-news-tutankhamun-mask-howard-carter-valley-kings-queen-nefertiti-spt Edited August 22, 2021 by guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispina Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 I've always believed this to be true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldrail Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 There's been an idea that some of Tut's items were repurposed from those made originally for his mother, not least the tomb where he was found (apparently the tomb built for him was hijacked by an architect for his own use after Tut died and looted. Using a former tomb has apparently preserved the burial goods). Tombs were built with a left hand turn for a male. Tut's tomb has a right hand turn and there's been considerable debate about the possibility of an added wall to block off parts of the original layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispina Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 Tombs were built with a left hand turn for a male. Tut's tomb has a right hand turn Never heard of this before, interesting. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy Posted July 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) The debate continues: “It is true that some of the treasures found in King Tut’s tomb did not belong to him, but to other rulers during the Amarna Period. But the mask did indeed belong to him,” he added.” “When it comes to the ear piercings, it was a natural and common thing among kings. Earrings were not limited to women — or children — in the case of King Tut.” https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2021/07/egyptologists-refute-british-theory-doubting-king-tuts-mask Edited January 28 by guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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