Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered in 1922, after lying undiscovered for over three thousand years. Among the treasures in the tomb were were two trumpets, one of silver and the other of copper. These beautifully made instruments are among the earliest known trumpets.
Listen to Tutankhamun's Trumpet
In 1939 a famous recording was made of the silver trumpet being played by a military bandsman which unfortunately shattered the instrument.
You can hear part of the recording and find out more about the trumpets by downloading this small, very easy to install programme (see picture opposite).
Click to download 'The Trumpet of Tutankhamun' (487KB for PC Win 3.1 and upwards)
If you are a mac user, click here to download the sound of the trumpet as an mp3
