King Tut and King Jesus

One of the most remarkable archeological discoveries in history occurred in 1922 when the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen was unearthed. For over 3,000 years, the concealed tomb hid an elaborate coffin containing the corpse of the boy king.

Buried along with the coffin were a treasure-trove of artifacts, including furniture, dismantled chariots, jewelry and musical instruments. Popularly known as King Tut, museums around the world have delighted visitors with many of these ancient relics from his tomb.

In stark contrast was the tomb of another king: Jesus. In his case, just days after...