Chariot Attack In Egypt

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Egyptian scientists have come up with King Tut supposedly dying from Gangrene. The infection somehow infested his body through an open wound from a fractured left leg. Without the proper medical treatment through antibiotics, the rotting stage was nearly absolute. How the whole fracturing of the leg goes is the mystery. Massive trauma is believed to be what places him on his death bed.

Many experts have come up with a possible chariot crash. Some experts believe Tut was on his knees when a chariot hit him. Others believe he was possibly on the hunt and fell off the chariot.
As well as a possible Hippopotamus attack. Victims may suffer massive tearing, deep puncture wounds, and crushed bones any combination can be fatal. They are believe to be extinct in Egypt present time but just south in Africa these aggressive beast are known for their attacks.
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The burial holds more evidence that argues against a fire. The pharaohs body was covered in jewelry. Necklaces, fingers rings, bracelets, earrings, you name it. None have appeared to have suffered fire damage. There were also delicate garlands around his tomb that were not shriveled by the fire.

Of course the media has also done its metaling. The line "King Tut crashed and burned" is the line to sure attract readers. Regardless King Tut will continue to guard some of his mysteries, including the definitive reason for his death as he has for so many

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