The Boy King Returns - Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
National Geographic was on hand in 1922 to cover the extraordinary discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb, and we've documented many amazing discoveries in Egyptology since. Join us once again as the National Geographic Society introduces you to exciting revelations about Egypt's most famous pharaoh and invites you to visit the dazzling exhibition of King Tut's ancient tomb treasures, returning to the U.S. for the first time in 26 years.

Unraveling the Mystery of King Tutankhamun
Tutankhamun has held us in awe since the discovery of his tomb in 1922. Set out on an interactive expedition into Tut's sacred burial chamber, examine his body with CT-scan imagery, and see how he may have looked. Then enjoy the June NGM story on Tut.
Enter the Shrine

National Geographic's
Tutankhamun Exhibition

Learn about the new King Tut exhibition opening in June 2005 that will tour U.S. museums for 27 months, view a gallery of artifacts on display, and purchase tickets.
King Tut's Final Secrets

Why did Tutankhamun die so young? Was he murdered? And what did he really look like? Preview King Tut's Final Secrets, the National Geographic Channel special that will address these questions.
Tutankhamun Exhibition
Official Companion Book

Find out what's inside the official companion book to the new King Tut exhibition, read about authors Zahi Hawass and Kenneth Garrett, then order a copy online.


Egypt: Secrets of an
Ancient World

Access a wide variety of links to Egypt-related features online throughout the National Geographic Society.