Tutankamun
Better known as King Tut, this ancient Egyptian pharaoh had been the last ruler from his family at the end of the 18th Dynasty. In 1922, they found his tomb in almost-complete form. It came with his mask, which has since become the quintessential symbol of ancient Egypt. His golden mask is one of the most famous works of art on the planet. You will find it in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Experts thought that his tomb would be bigger because of his status. It appears to have been robbed twice, but they also believe that it went through restorations after those invasions. Insured for a billion dollars, they have since found more than 5,300 items. The collection includes trumpets, thrones, a gold coffin, and more.
Tutankamun
The Dead Sea Scrolls
In 1947, a group of teenagers found these artifacts in a cave northwest of the Dead Sea. It was a number of huge clay jars that had papyrus and leather scrolls inside. They are believed to be more than 2,000 years old. Around 850 manuscripts have since been excavated. They are mostly written in Hebrew, but some parts are in Aramaic as well. They contain parts of all the books in the Old Testament, save for the Book of Esther. No one knows if that part has simply decayed or has yet to be found. Among the Dead Sea Scrolls, we have the Copper scroll. It is a record mapping out 64 caves with hidden silver and gold.
The Dead Sea Scrolls
