Studies reveal King Tut’s sad life and death

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 12:56 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Egypt’s famed King Tutankhamun suffered from a cleft palate and club foot, likely forcing him to walk with a cane, and died from complications from a broken leg exacerbated by malaria, according to the most extensive study ever of his mummy. Egypt - Tutankhamun - Health - Bone fracture - Death

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