Without records from that time period detailing exactly what happened, we may never know the whole truth about Tut's death. But regardless of how he died, the treasures of Tut's tomb make him the most famous mummy in the world.

The title of the world's most famous mummy undoubtedly belongs to Tutankhamun (often referred to as King Tut). Discovered in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings, his tomb (KV62) was unique because it was found nearly intact, filled with thousands of gold artifacts, including his iconic solid gold funerary mask. The "Curse of the Pharaohs" legends that followed the discovery catapulted him into global pop culture, making his name synonymous with ancient Egypt. Other famous mummies include Ramses II (Ramses the Great), whose exceptionally well-preserved body was found in 1881, and Ötzi the Iceman, a natural mummy discovered in the Alps in 1991 who provides invaluable data about life 5,300 years ago. In South America, the Juanita the Ice Maiden is highly renowned for her remarkable preservation. However, in terms of sheer recognition, museum attendance, and historical influence, King Tut remains the preeminent face of mummification, continuing to draw millions of visitors to exhibitions and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza.