King Tutankhamun's Funeral Mask

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An Egyptian Pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, King Tutankhamun was renowned as a great child king after he took Egypt's throne at approximately nine or ten years old. Unfortunately, he died young, estimated around age 18. However, his legacy continues to endure. This model showcases King Tut's funeral mask, discovered by Howard Carter in 1925 within his tomb. The artifact remains one of the most recognizable relics unearthed from Ancient Egypt. **Print Settings** Printer: Kossel Rafts: Yes Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.2mm Infill: 75% Notes: This model was initially printed using Solutech PLA Real Gold, but due to sticking issues with the nozzle, I aborted it and successfully completed printing at 45% scale using Hatchbox PLA Yellow. **How I Designed This** Sketchup I utilized a model found online in the Trimble 3D warehouse by Brundiseinsis, uploaded in 2012 (https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model.html?id=8c8df1fa386d44adbbbf9b35bcbaa5). I opened it in Sketchup and prepared it for printing. Step 1: Understanding Archeology Introduce students to the study of artifacts, focusing on their value for ancient history. Discuss the challenges posed by handling fragile artifacts due to age or material sensitivity. Archeologists employ 3D scanning technology to create digital models of valuable artifacts without damaging them. Step 2: Exploring 3D Scanning View a YouTube video, "MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner". Explain that this technique helps Archeologists capture detailed digital representations of artifacts from the actual items themselves. 3D scanning does not damage the objects and allows for accurate color mapping and texture representation. Step 3: Analyzing Models Open King Tut's Funeral Mask on students' computers, demonstrating how to navigate through its 3D space for closer inspection. Discuss features such as the cobra and vulture, highlighting that replicas made possible by printing allow people to interact with valuable artifacts more safely. For those participating in Step 4: Download 123D Catch, a 3D scanning application. Provide students with an artifact, having them capture its image using their smartphones or tablets (if necessary). In the project's conclusion, students will understand how 3D printing and scanning benefit Archeology. Bonus participants can further explore by taking and scanning objects in real-world situations, expanding knowledge of preserving historical items for future generations' appreciation.