Scientist cracks cause of 'Pharaoh's curse' that killed more than 20 people who opened King...

The Pharaoh's curse was believed to have killed those who opened tombs. A scientist believes the cause of death was related to a biological reason. READ MORE: Expert claims he suffered weirdA scientist claims to have cracked the cause of the 'Pharaoh's curse' that was believed to have killed more than 20 people who opened King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922.

The theory effectively proves that the tomb was indeed 'cursed' - although in a deliberate, biological way - rather than in a supernatural manner that has been suggested by some Ancient Egyptologists. King Tut died at around the age of 18 and his cause of death is unknown. Pictured is the boy's face after it was unwrapped

Thousands of pots excavated under the Step Pyramid in the 1960s contained up to 200 tons of unidentified substances that have yet to be identified - suggesting toxins were buried with mummified remains. 'However, the levels are unusually high and localized, which is not consistent with the characteristics of the limestone bedrock but implies some other unnatural source.'

The trove of grave goods included 5,000 items including solid gold funeral shoes, statues, games and strange animals. King Tut had buck teeth, a club foot and girlish hips, according to the most detailed examination ever of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh’s remains.

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