THE mystery of what killed King Tutankhamun may finally be solved — after scientists unearthed groundbreaking DNA evidence.

The four clay troughs were initially thought to have served as stands for gold-plated staffs. Now, a researcher has presented ...

The mystery surrounding King Tutankhamun's death may have finally been solved after scientists uncovered groundbreaking DNA ...

A scientific discovery has pointed towards Tutankhamun’s possible cause of death, 100 years after his tomb's discovery.

A recent DNA analysis has brought experts closer to understanding what killed King Tutankhamun, revealing genetic evidence that his premature death was partly due to repeated malaria attacks.

The mud trays are now thought to be part of a wider funerary ritual, which both invoked the god Osiris and permitted the transfiguration of Tutankhamun. As king, he was thought to be the ...

Tutankhamun’s golden death mask. Photo: Stockphoto Press Portrait Service A photo from 2005 with a model of what King Tut probably looked like. King Tut suffered from necrosis in his left foot ...

including a replica of King Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus and his gold funerary mask. The majority of the items displayed in these rooms are replicas, with only one display case having mostly ...

One of the most famous items found in Tutankhamun's tomb was the distinctive Death Mask which was placed on the young King's face. The piece of art was mostly made of gold, making it weigh over 10 ...