King Tut died of blood disorder: German researchers

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 12:01 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Legendary pharaoh Tutankhamun was probably killed by the genetic blood disorder sickle cell disease, German scientists said Wednesday, rejecting earlier research that suggested he died of malaria.

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