1569-1081 BCE– New Kingdom (Dynasties XVIII-XX)

1341 BCE– Tutankhamun was born (approx)

1333 BCE – Tutankhamun became pharaoh at age 9 following the death of his father Akhenaten

1323 BCE – Tutankhamun died

30 BCE – Cleopatra’s death gave way to Roman rule of Egypt

May 9, 1874 – Howard Carter is born in England

November 4, 1922 – British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered King Tutankhamun's tomb

November 17, 1976 – A collection of artifacts began touring the United States in the Treasures of Tutankhamun

November 15, 2008 – Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs premiered in the United States

January 6, 2013 – Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs will leave the United States following its farewell showing in Seattle

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