| Egyptian Journal of Archeological and Restoration Studies

Authors:
El-Gohary, M.
Conservation dept., Faculty of Archaeology, Zagazig Univ., Zagazig, Egypt

Abstract:
This semantic review article aims to present the artifacts found in the tomb of King Tutankhamun. After presenting King Tut’s birth, accession to the throne, and death, it highlights the building materials used in the tomb (walls, ceiling, and floor that were cut into the local limestone bedrock on the floor of the Valley of the Kings. Moreover, the mortar used that was gypsum-based calcium sulfate (CaSO4.2H2O) mixed with local soil aggregate. Furthermore, the plaster layer of the tomb surface was coarse mud or gypsum applied directly to the uneven limestone rock walls, followed by a smoother, finer plaster layer to provide a surface for paintings, as in most tombs in ancient Egypt. The colors used in the tomb were black (charcoal black), white (CaMg3(CO3)4), red (Fe2O3), yellow (FeO(OH), Egyptian blue (CaCuSi4O10), and green (CaCu3Si3O9). After assessing its conditions, especially during and after excavation. Moreover, the article shad on layout, architectural and artistic features of the tomb, in addition to its used painting style. Finally, the paper illustrates the of the treasures of the king Tut discovered in the tomb.

Keywords:
Tomb of King Tutankhamun Building materials and mortar Pigments and painting style Conditions assessment Architectural and artistic features King Tut treasures

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