The hidden purpose behind Tutankhamun's iconic gold mask
In short: The gold headpiece of Tutankhamun is arguably the most famous Egyptian artwork in existence. This video explores new scholarship regarding the true original intent of this exquisite object.
Nicholas Reeves, a researcher from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, discusses recent findings that reveal an astonishing secret about the mask's original purpose.
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