Well, anyone that's interested in Egyptian archeology should know the name of Zahi Hawass, the rather formidable history pundit and showman. His latest statements have come in the wake of the latest Tour de Tut, where he has tantalized enthusiasts with promises that a DNA study of the two infant mummies found in Tut's tomb.
It has long been assumed that the female babies belonged to the king and his wife, Ankhesenpaaten, however, actual data would, of course, be nice.
The second item which Hawass proffered was a hint that he had uncovered some evidence of the cause of Tut's death. He told the San Francisco Chronicle:
For more from the San Francisco Chronicle, click here.
For some good stuff about the DNA testing (sans Hawass, or without a lot of Hawass) from the Globe and Mail, click here.
It has long been assumed that the female babies belonged to the king and his wife, Ankhesenpaaten, however, actual data would, of course, be nice.
The second item which Hawass proffered was a hint that he had uncovered some evidence of the cause of Tut's death. He told the San Francisco Chronicle:
"I have figured out that Tut was not murdered," Hawass said, debunking a long-held theory that Tut was murdered by a blow to the head. "I took the mummy out of his coffin. There is a fracture to his left leg. There could have been an infection, but I do not believe that was the cause of death." He smiles before continuing. "Tut had a disease, that is all I will say - for now."
Free speech or not, I will chose now to stifle myself.
For more from the San Francisco Chronicle, click here.
For some good stuff about the DNA testing (sans Hawass, or without a lot of Hawass) from the Globe and Mail, click here.
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