Tutankhamun was the youngest pharaoh in Egyptian history. He was ascended to the throne at the age of 10. Shortly after his coronation, Tutankhamun was married to Ankhesenpaaton, the eldest surviving princess of the royal family. “King Tut”, as the pharaoh became known as, after the discovery of his tomb in 1922, managed to become the most famous Egyptian pharaoh of all times. With over 5,000 artifacts and fabulous treasures, his tomb sparked a renewed world interest for ancient Egypt. King Tut, reigned for 10 years and died at the age of 19. Until today, the cause of his death remains a mystery.