King Tut's 'virtual autopsy' coming on BBC documentary

[Sheik Yerbouti]

http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/21/world/king-tut-visual-autopsy/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

I've always been fascinated by ancient Egypt, so I am really looking forward to watching this, and I did not know that the rulers back in Egypt were so freaking incestuous. Tutankhamun's parents were most likely siblings? Eeesh.

Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2010 showed that King Tut may have died of malaria, possibly after suffering an infection in his broken leg. As seen in the new virtual autopsy photo, Tutankhamun's left foot was also severely deformed; the inward angle suggests that he had a clubfoot. Researchers believe the boy king had Kohler disease, a rare bone disorder.
Building Tutankhamun\'s replica tomb in Egypt Building Tutankhamun's replica tomb in Egypt
More than 100 walking sticks were found in Tut's tomb; historians originally thought they represented his power, but it's more likely Tut used them to get around.....Scientists believe genetics and inherited diseases played a role in Tut's bad health because of inbreeding. A genetic analysis of his family's mummies suggests that his parents were siblings.

This is what Tut may have looked like per the last CT scans, autopsy results, etc:

Anyway, if you're interested, here's the link
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04n6scp

 

[Naer]

Wasn't Isis a eygptian god?

 

[uhohs]

 

[BoomerD]

https://screen.yahoo.com/king-tut-000000724.html

 

[Jon-T]

and I did not know that the rulers back in Egypt were so freaking incestuous. Tutankhamun's parents were most likely siblings? Eeesh.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04n6scp

When you are the earthly incarnation of the gods you can't mate with a common person.

Also from this book I'm reading a just before the era of Tut one of the pharaohs had his wife die leaving him with three daughters and no sons. So what does he do? He knocks up all three of the princesses! unfortunately they all pop out more girls.

 

[zinfamous]

Tut had moobs? Interesting

 

[Remobz]

Tut had moobs? Interesting

Ewww.....

 

[Crono]

I'd rather see one done on his father, Akhenaten. Possibly the most unconventional and controversial Pharaoh, even in death. Tutankhamun is interesting because of the whole "boy king" angle (wasn't uncommon for dynasties in many cultures to have rulers that young, they would simply have a regent or co-regent and advisors to handle actual control or assist, depending on age) and how well the tomb was preserved (essentially untouched).

I'll try to remember to watch this. I find programs on ancient Egypt to be more fascinating than about 99% of what's on television, anyway.

 

[master_shake_]

https://screen.yahoo.com/king-tut-000000724.html

i can not watch this and i don't want to turn on modify headers.

cliffs?

 

[Crono]

Wasn't Isis a eygptian god?

Yes. The story of Osiris, in which his sister-wife plays a significant role, is one of my favorite myths, mainly because of the magic and resurrection Isis invokes in order to bring him back, and Horus' vendetta against Set.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myth_of_Osiris_and_Isis

If it sounds familiar or similar to Greek and Roman myths, it's not coincidental: The Greeks and Romans both borrowed, adapted, and identified their gods to or with those of the Egyptians. Both latter cultures were highly syncretic. There are similarities also to Babylonian/Mesopotamian and Assyrian myths, as well.

 

[Printer Bandit]

Aliens. Why does mainstream ignore them?