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As we know, the mummy of Egypt's famed King Tutankhamun has taken an extensive study over his death. People tried to solve the mysteries of his death through the mummy. The young ruler's life was short and he might died because of some unknown diseases. Scientists were already spending two years on the mummy of Tuts by conducting DNA testing and CT scans. Compare to other mummies, the King Tut did not have a Marfan Syndrome, but he was not a healthy man either. The research shows that Tut might suffered from a cleft palate and a clubfoot, which likely forced him to walk with a cane. Also, a lack of blood flow slowly ravaged the bones of the young king's left foot, this actually explains why he had some walking sticks and canes in his tomb. But all of these were ailments, what cause his death is a fracture. …show more content…
Malaria is a disease that still exists today, symptoms of the disease, which can still be fatal, are similar to those of the flu. In ancient times, malaria was so potentially serious and difficult to control that it might be the most important the reason of the death of King Tut. To sum up, the reason of King Tut's death is the diseases. It might because they did not have a medical care system and people in ancient time do not know how to deal with the

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