Antechamber
The Antechamber is the first room in Tutankhamun’s tomb. This chamber is the main room and all others can only be accessed through this room. Though the tomb is modest for a pharaoh, to modern people King Tut’s tomb is considered grand. Many things such as boxes, arrows, vases, linen cloth, jars, shrines, chests, and footstools as well as other priceless treasures were found within this chamber. As Howard Cater first entered the tomb, he was struck with amazement. Upon entering the tomb he recorded the following: “At first I could see nothing, the hot air escaping from the chamber causing the candle flames to flicker, but presently, as my eyes grew accustomed to the light, details of the room within emerged slowly from the mist, strange animals, statues and gold - everywhere the glint of gold.” The Antechamber alone contained many items such as couches, chests, baskets, large statues, beds, and stools. In all, there were about 700 objects that were recorded and photographed by Howard Carter just in this room alone. He said hat it was an organized mess. Objects upon objects piled carefully on top of each other. These objects were most likely used by the pharaoh in his everyday life and were included to follow him into the afterlife. Some of the more popular items within this room are the three animal couches that have a hippopotamus, a lion, and a cow’s head. These three couches are made of wood and gilded in gold. Because these items were large, they were also used as shelves to help store and organize the funerary equipment of the pharaoh.
Along with those three items, King Tut’s throne was also placed within this room. To the left of the tomb’s entrance are chariots stacked next to one another. These three chariots were mostly used for showcasing the pharaoh during public events. A fan found in the tomb indicates that one of Tutankhamun’s favorite activities was likely hunting for ostriches. Even more amazing are the two large life-sized statues of Tutankhamun found guarding the entrance into the burial chamber. Crutches were also found in the tomb, suggesting he had a disability, and would need them in the afterlife.
Along with those three items, King Tut’s throne was also placed within this room. To the left of the tomb’s entrance are chariots stacked next to one another. These three chariots were mostly used for showcasing the pharaoh during public events. A fan found in the tomb indicates that one of Tutankhamun’s favorite activities was likely hunting for ostriches. Even more amazing are the two large life-sized statues of Tutankhamun found guarding the entrance into the burial chamber. Crutches were also found in the tomb, suggesting he had a disability, and would need them in the afterlife.