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Egyptian Pharaohs & Crazy Horse
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In February 2009, an archaeological expedition discovered a statue of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen, more popularly known as King Tut, in a country outside of Egypt.
In what country was this statue of King Tut discovered?
Answer Pathfinder
Subject Heading(s):
Statues; Tutankhamen, King of Egypt (14th cent. B.C.) (by date)
Subject Tree:
CULTURES: Artifacts, Artwork & Dress (by date)
Keyword(s):
"King Tut"; Tutankhamen AND statue (by date)
Article(s) | Site(s):
"King Tut's Statue Found in Northern Iraq," Asian News International, Feb. 13, 2009
Answer:
A small statue of King Tut was discovered in northern Iraq in February 2009. Dating from the mid-14th century BC, the statue shows the face of the ancient civilization of Kurdistan, and sheds light on the ancient relations between Egypt and the state of Mitanni. In the 14th century BC, the kingdom of Mitanni occupied approximately the same territory as contemporary Syria, Iraq, Turkey, and Iran.
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Sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski labored for years carving the image of the Sioux leader Crazy Horse into a mountain peak near Rapid City, South Dakota. He died in 1982, but his family continues working on the project.
When did Ziolkowski begin his massive undertaking of sculpting Crazy Horse into a mountain?
A. 1937
B. 1948
C. 1959
D. 1960
Article(s) | Site(s):
Waiting for Crazy Horse
Answer:
B. 1948
Related Photo/Multimedia:
Crazy Horse Monument, Black Hills, South Dakota
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