NCERT Solutions For Class 11 English
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Chapter 3 – Discovering
Tut: The Saga Continues (A.R. Williams)
Summary
"Continuing
the Tutankhamun Saga" is a chapter that delves deep into the life of
Tutankhamun, the final ruler of the formidable Pharaoh Dynasty in Egypt,
offering profound insights. Tutankhamun, a teenager at the time of his
mysterious death, ruled Egypt and its empire for centuries, with some
speculating that he might have been murdered.
In
1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered Tutankhamun's tomb after
years of searching. Eighty years later, Tutankhamun's mummified remains were
subjected to a CT scan, aiming to unravel the mysteries of his life and death
through forensic reconstruction.
Amenhotep
III, Tutankhamun's father or grandfather, wielded immense power as a Pharaoh,
reigning for four decades. His successor, Amenhotep IV, later known as
Akhenaten, initiated a peculiar period in Egypt's history. Akhenaten promoted
the worship of Aten, changed his name to Akhenaten, and relocated the religious
capital to the newly established city of Amarna.
Akhenaten's
unconventional actions included attacking the god Amun, destroying images, and
closing temples. After Akhenaten, a mysterious ruler briefly succeeded him,
paving the way for Tutankhamun to ascend the throne. Tutankhamun, also called
Tut, ruled for nine years, adhering to the traditional worship of god Amun.
However, his death remained shrouded in mystery.
Tutankhamun's
mummified body, discovered by Carter, was surrounded by gold, wealth, and
everyday items. Carter faced challenges while investigating Tutankhamun's three
nested coffins, discovering that parts of the tomb had already been looted.
The
rock-cut tomb, 26 feet underground, featured wall paintings. Tutankhamun's
outer coffin displayed a gilded face, while the first coffin contained garlands
suggesting a March or April burial. The third coffin posed challenges as
hardened resins adhered Tutankhamun to the solid gold coffin. Carter had to
chisel and hammer the resins to prevent gold looting.
In
1968, an anatomy professor's X-ray examination revealed missing breastbone and
front ribs on Tutankhamun's mummy. On January 5, 2009, Tutankhamun underwent a
CT scan for a three-dimensional image, overcoming technical glitches during the
process. His body was then returned to his tomb, where it continues to rest in
peace.
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