The discovery of Tutankhamun became a vibrant symbol of a powerful and independent Egypt. | BBC

Archaeologists are on the trail of Tutankhamun. To piece together his story, they search his tomb and beyond, for secrets missed by the first explorers. Brand new Lost Treasures Of Egypt, Sundays at 7pm, on National Geographic UK. | National Geographic UK

Discover the unknown secrets of one of the most famous kings of Ancient Egypt. Put your knowledge to the test and tell us in the comments how many you got right. To learn more about the tomb, treasures and life of King Tut tune into Lost Treasures of Egypt, premieres Sunday November 7th at 7pm, on National Geographic UK. | National Geographic UK

Tutankhamun’s Mummy — As You’ve Never Seen It Before Behind the legendary golden mask lies something far more powerful: the preserved body of the young king himself. Tutankhamun died around the age of 18 or 19 during the late 18th Dynasty. When his tomb (KV62) was discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter, the world focused on gold. But the mummy of the king told a different story — one revealed through anatomy, radiology, and modern DNA analysis. CT scans conducted in the 21st century provided unprec