Chapter 35: Tutankhamun's Curse
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In addition to Canavon, in the following three years and three months, 22 people involved in the excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb died unexpectedly, and the terrible curse seemed to be fulfilled.
Many phenomena in the world cannot be explained by science, so history will leave so many mysteries. The curse of Tutankhamun may have been a reflection of the pharaoh's desire for peace, a reflection of ancient religion, and had no magical power, as many ancient Egyptian tombs were inscribed with similar curses. However, what happened to the strange phenomena that occurred before the death of Carnarvon and others, and how can we explain the safety of the archaeological team leader Carter? I am afraid that only Tutankhamun himself can know the mystery.
Of course, it is also said that there was a lucky bird that guided Carter and others into Tutankhamun's tomb, but as soon as the bird entered the tomb, it was eaten by snakes, and it was this lucky bird that died in Carter's place. It is said that someone found Deathwing, which had 364 wings stuck in its back and cursed for 364 days. The only day left is Tutankhamun's birthday. Of course, this is just legend.
According to reports, experts in Egyptian archaeology and medicine recently conducted CT scans of the mummies of Tutankhamun, a young pharaoh during the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt, through X-rays, and then used computers to synthesize these scans into three-dimensional images, so as to determine the cause of Tutankhamun's death and determine his actual age at the time of his death.
However, on the day they performed a CT scan of Tutankhamun's mummy, the 10-person research team in charge of this task encountered a series of "strange things": their car traveling back and forth to the "Valley of the Kings" almost suffered a fatal car accident, and the scientists were shocked into a cold sweat; while conducting the CT scanning experiment, the computer in charge of the CT scan suddenly "struck" for two hours for no reason, and finally the scientists finally got the computer back up and carried out the scanning work for 15 minutes. In addition, on the day of the CT scan of the mummy, a sudden strong wind blew in the "Valley of the Kings" in Egypt, and the yellow sand filled the sky, this sudden wind made scientists who have never believed in evil feel "very strange" and had to think of "the curse of the pharaohs".
The series of "strange things" encountered on the day of the CT scan of Tutankhamun's mummy made Hawass, who has never believed in evil, feel a little "hairy". In a video released by the Supreme Council of Antiquities' office, Hawass said: "I think we should have some kind of reverence for the 'curse of the pharaohs.'" ”
Since 1922, there have been many mysterious deaths surrounding Tutankhamun's mummy, starting with the sudden death of Carter's patron Sir Carnarvon shortly after entering Tutankhamun's mausoleum, allegedly from mosquito bites and dying of infection;
But in fact, scientists have proven that only 5% of the first people to enter Tutankhamun's cemetery died unnaturally, and if there is anything abnormal, it is probably because the space is closed, and the germs in the tomb cannot co-evolve with the outside air, thus forming an independent evolutionary body, which humans have not been exposed to, and cannot resist.
Ancient Egyptologists have always had other views on the curse. So what was the curse of the pharaohs? Ancient Egypt was a civilization that believed in the afterlife and the resurrection after death. To this end, they developed a whole set of unique funerary customs. As the supreme ruler of the world, the Pharaoh enjoyed the best of them all. The ancient Egyptians also believed that the pharaohs would face greater challenges after death than mortals. For if he can successfully pass through the twelve gates of the night of the underworld and all the evil spirits with the power of magic, and finally become one of the gods, he will be able to bring peace and luck to his people who remain in the world.
Because of this, it was necessary to prepare enough magic for the Pharaoh to take with him to pass away. On the other hand, this is a phenomenon unique to ancient Egypt, namely the dependence between pharaohs and priests. Judging from the types of spells that have been discovered, there are not many spells that go to the underworld with the Pharaoh, but they are mainly aimed at helping Pharaoh to walk the path of the underworld, that is, against the evil dark forces in religion.
When the tomb of King Tutankhamun was first opened, many "inexplicable things" were found in the tomb. They are most likely deadly fungi. This is one of the important reasons for the death of Sir Carnarvon and many more victims.
Why didn't any of the later archaeologists die unexpectedly?
That's because modern science and technology have made people understand the importance of isolation. When the archaeological team members first enter the tomb, they will wear protective clothing, as well as face shields, gloves, etc.
At the time of excavations of King Tutankhamun's tomb, and other excavations before that, people did not have this awareness.
The German Professor Dumicchen, who died in a state of frenzy, had no way of isolating the deadly fungal spores from himself.
Itnut Ay, reigned 5 years, 1354-1349 BC.
Tutankhamun died childless, leaving only his widow Anhosenamun, who had two pregnancies, both of which were miscarriages, and both of them were baby girls, and she was also the daughter of two pharaohs, Ehathong and Nefertiti (Smonkara). According to Egyptian tradition, whoever is able to marry Anhosenamun is legally entitled to inherit the throne of Egypt. The civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty hoped to be able to marry Anhesenammon.
An important figure in Tutankhamun's time, the old queen Tii is long dead. The real power during this period was the following ones: Ayi, the vizier of the pharaoh (Upper Egypt and Thebes), the great general Holenhaib, Maya, the treasurer, Huy, the governor of Nubia, Naktamin, another general, and two viziers, named Yusmons and Punteyu.