Science's Greatest Mysteries
Tutankhamun's Space Dagger
S1 • E4 Oct 15, 2022 51m
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Why was a dagger made with iron from space found with the mummy of Tutankhamun? In 1925, explorer Howard Carter miraculously discovered the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. Amongst the many treasures that were unearthed were a 12 pair of daggers lodged within the burial wrappings of the teenage king. Researchers
were shocked to find that the daggers appeared to be made from iron that came from space. But how did these ancient people achieve this?
were shocked to find that the daggers appeared to be made from iron that came from space. But how did these ancient people achieve this?