Was it Murder?
King Tut has been fascinating students and adults alike since the discovery
of his tomb in 1922. Why has so much interest been generated about this
unremarkable pharaoh? Could it be the mystery surrounding the boy king's
early death? You and your renowned team have been hired by the Egyptian
government to determine if King Tut was murdered.
Your team must gain as much knowledge about King Tut and the circumstances
surrounding his death as possible. Your team consists of a medical examiner,
a reporter, an archaeologist, a history professor, and a historian.
Each member of the team will visit a site and respond to the following
questions:
1. How old was King Tut when he died?
2. Does the author suggest any foul play?
3. What information did you find concerning his death?
4. Who (if anybody) does the author suggest may have killed him?
5. Who succeeded Tut to the throne?
6. Is this site a reliable source? Explain.
7. What other "facts" are included about his death?
Research Links
This is the research link for the medical examiner.
Mysteries of Egypt: Tutankhamun
This is the research link for the reporter.
The Mysterious Death of King Tut
This is the research link for the archaeologist.
Who Killed King Tut?
This is the research link for the historian.
Tutankhamun's Life
This is the research link for the history professor.
Who Killed King Tut?
Activity Citation
Activity taken from http://sites.google.com/site/kingtutsmurdermystery/.