Tutankhamun's meteoric iron dagger, also known as Tutankhamun's iron dagger and King Tut's dagger, is an iron-bladed dagger from the tomb of the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun (reigned c. 1334–1325 BC).

Feb 22, 2022 · Researchers have uncovered new details about the origin of King Tut's iron dagger forged from a meteorite. Most iron objects from this era are heavily corroded, but the dry conditions in Tutankhamun’s tomb kept the dagger rust-free.

Nov 4, 2022 · When archaeologists peered inside Tutankhamun’s tomb for the first time in the early 1920s, they found antechambers packed to the brim with thousands of artifacts: statues, furniture, jewelry, clothes, chariots, paintings.

Discovered in 1925 by the renowned archaeologist Howard Carter, nestled within the burial wrappings of the young pharaoh, this remarkable weapon is crafted from meteoric iron—a material that must have seemed, to the ancient Egyptians, a gift from the gods themselves. Illustration of King Tutankhamun.

Jan 1, 2023 · Located in the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile opposite Thebes (modern Luxor), the tomb, KV62, was buried in mounds of debris from the cutting of KV9 for Pharaoh Ramesses V over 150 years after Tutankhamun’s death.

Feb 7, 2022 · From where, then, did King Tut get his iron dagger? The systematic and careful excavation of Tutankhamun’s tomb was a slow process, taking years. The dagger was not investigated until 1925, the third year of the excavation, but it was immediately clear that this was a high-value artifact.

Mar 12, 2025 · King Tut's dagger, made of meteoritic iron and gold, showcases ancient Egypt's advanced metallurgical knowledge and craftsmanship, shedding light on their reverence for celestial materials.

Mar 31, 2022 · A unique dagger made from meteoritic iron found in Tutankhamun's tomb might be a gift to the ancient rulers of Egypt.

Feb 22, 2022 · You may already know the legend of King Tutankhamen's space dagger – an iron weapon forged from the rock of meteorites, and entombed with the ancient Egyptian pharaoh. Now a new study has revealed more details about this …

Gold Dagger and Sheath of Tutankhamun Tutankhamun’s mummy was provided with two daggers encased in gold sheaths, one with an iron blade and the other with a blade of hardened gold. It is the latter specimen ceremonial Egyptian dagger which is shown here.