Incredible pictures reveal the intricate designs the gilded coffin was covered in as it undergoes restoration for the first time ever.
Stunning images showing the insides of ancient Egypt pharaoh Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus have emerged as it undergoes restoration for the first time ever.
Intricate designs featuring what appear to be ancient Egyptian gods can be seen engraved at the foot of the coffin, which is made of wood and gilded with gold. He said the gold coffin is in a fragile state having ‘never been restored’ since it was first discovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922.The pharaoh ruled from the age of 9 to when he died aged 18 The new images show the intricate designs the coffin is covered in
His body was mummified and placed in the tomb, which contained three different coffins built one into the other.
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