Tutankhamun Theory

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Looking over this subject, I have carefully constructed a theory that King Tutankhamun died gradually from an infected wound caused by a battle wound while walking home from the battle. The first piece of evidence that proves this is that x-rays reveal that Tutankhamun had no knee cap and multiple leg wounds which look as to have been made by a sharp point. Secondly, there are many chariots and arrows in his tomb which indicate his involvement in wars. Thirdly, there were several walking sticks that he used during the way back from the battle.

Firstly, it is clear that Tutankhamun died due to a blow to the knee sustained in battle because X-rays reveal multiple wounds all over his legs. According to the National Geographic documentary,

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