The innermost coffin found in Tutankhamun's tomb is a gold sarcophagus that held the mummified body of the young pharaoh. It is intricately decorated and symbolizes the wealth and power of ancient Egyptian rulers.
Sarcophagus: A stone or wooden container used to hold coffins and mummified bodies.
Mummification: The process of preserving a dead body by removing internal organs, treating it with preservatives, and wrapping it in bandages.
Pharaoh Tutankhamun: An ancient Egyptian pharaoh who ascended to the throne at a young age and is famous for his intact tomb discovered in 1922.
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