CAH Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 LUXOR, Egypt (AP) -- A team of researchers briefly removed King Tut's mummy from its tomb Wednesday and laid bare his bones for a CT scan that could solve an enduring mystery: Was it murder or natural causes that killed Egypt's boy pharaoh 3,000 years ago? Tut's toes and fingers and an eerie outline of his face could be seen as the mummy, resting in a box to protect it, was placed inside the machine in a specially equipped van parked near his underground tomb in the famed Valley of the Kings. The 1,700 images taken during the 15-minute CT scan could answer many of the mysteries that shroud King Tutankhamun's life and death including his royal lineage, his exact age at the time of his death now estimated at 17 and the reason he died. A simpler X-ray done 36 years ago showed bone fragments inside the skull of Tut -- who was buried in a "hurried" fashion in a glitter of gold treasures, said Zahi Hawass, Egypt's chief archaeologist. But that previous test wasn't sophisticated enough to determine if the bone fragments signified a blow to the head. The CT scan, in contrast, will provide a far more detailed, three-dimensional view of the scattered bones and coverings that make up Tut's mummy. The short life of Tutankhamun has fascinated people since his tomb was discovered in 1922 by a British archaeologist, revealing a trove of fabulous treasures in gold and precious stones that showed the wealth and craftsmanship of the Pharaonic court. Tutankhamun ruled about 3,300 years ago and is believed to have been the 12th ruler of ancient Egypt's 18th dynasty. He ascended to the throne at about the age of 8 and died around 1323 B.C. more: http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/science/01/06...b.ap/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisSiteHasLostItsCharm Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 the images never load for me on cnn's site, :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPaul Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 A simpler X-ray done 36 years ago showed bone fragments inside the skull of Tut -- who was buried in a "hurried" fashion in a glitter of gold treasures, said Zahi Hawass, Egypt's chief archaeologist. But that previous test wasn't sophisticated enough to determine if the bone fragments signified a blow to the head. It's like John Stewert said, the guy was buried alive for a very long time. Of course there's going to be **** in his skull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 It's like John Stewert said, the guy was buried alive for a very long time. Of course there's going to be **** in his skull. 585333790[/snapback] I was JUST gonna say that, man that was hilarious. But seriously this is a waste of time and even if he was murdered, What do they gain? O ok let me think they can rewrite some history on his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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