Nozomu Kawai: Tutankhamun’s Reign – What New Evidence Reveals

In spite of Tutankhamun’s tomb — excavated 101 years ago — being the richest royal tomb discovered in Egypt, his reign has been obscured due to the erasure of his memory by later Pharaohs and dearth of hard evidence. He was long considered an unimportant king and his sovereignty largely disregarded because of its short duration of less than ten years. However, considerable documentation to the contrary is available nowadays thanks to recent archaeological excavations, epigraphic studies in the temples and tombs, and meticulous research in museum around the world. This lecture will update our understanding of Tutankhamun and his time utilizing new evidence about the king and his court officials. The conference is in english