Tutankhamun

AncientEmperorEgypt-1332 — -1323

Boy king whose intact tomb amazed the world.

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Quick Facts

Born

1332 BCE

Died

1323 BCE

Country

Egypt

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)68

Legacy (20%)65

Leadership (15%)39

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score54.4

Tutankhamun — Complete Timeline

1332 BC

Restoration of Traditional ReligionReform

Tutankhamun reversed the religious reforms of Akhenaten, restoring the worship of Amun and the traditional Egyptian pantheon. He reopened temples, reinstated priests, and moved the capital back to Thebes, ending the Amarna period.

ReligionRestorationAmun

Impact: nationalconstructive

1330 BC

Military Campaigns in Nubia and SyriaWar

Tutankhamun conducted military campaigns in Nubia and Syria to reassert Egyptian control after the Amarna period. Inscriptions record his victories, though the campaigns were limited in scope and did not fully restore Egypt's former influence.

MilitaryNubiaSyria

Impact: regional

1323 BC

Discovery of His Intact Tomb (KV62)Cultural

Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings was discovered nearly intact by Howard Carter in 1922. The tomb contained a wealth of artifacts, including the famous golden death mask, providing unprecedented insight into New Kingdom burial practices and art.

ArchaeologyTombDiscovery

Impact: globalconstructive