Tutankhamun beginning of a phrase to show appropriate reverence. He is possibly also the "Nibhurrereya" of the Amarna letters, and likely the 18th dynasty king Rathotis who, according to Manetho, an ancient historian, had reigned for nine years—a figure that conforms with Flavius Josephus's version of Manetho's "Epitome". The 1922 discovery by Howard Carter of Tutankhamun's nearly intact tomb, funded by Lord Carnarvon, received worldwide press coverage. It sparked a renewed public interest in ancient Egypt, for which Tutankhamun's mask, now in the Egyptian Museum, remains the popular symbol. Exhibits of artifacts from his tomb have toured the world. In February
Tutankhamun (album) this music, however, is that the notes we hear offer a compelling and thought-provoking journey into the possibilities of sound itself". Tutankhamun (album) Tutankhamun is a 1969 album by the Art Ensemble of Chicago first released on the Freedom label. It features performances by Lester Bowie, Joseph Jarman, Roscoe Mitchell and Malachi Favors Maghostut. The album was named for Tutankhamun, an Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty. The AllMusic review stated "This landmark album is one of the most influential free jazz recordings in the '60s avant-garde canon ... This album is for the jazz aficionado looking to explore new