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Tomb of unidentified ancient Egyptian pharaoh discovered • Mar. 28, 2025, 2:31 AM ET (Reuters)

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Gold funerary mask of King Tutankhamen, buried in the Valley of the Tombs of the Kings in southern Egypt north of Luxor, 14th century BC. Valley of the Kings. King Tut's Tomb. Funeral mask of King Tutankhamen. King Tut funeral mask. King Tut funerary mask
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