Tutankhamun: The Truth Uncovered

Tutankhamun: The Truth Uncovered seeks to unravel the mystery surrounding the early death of King Tutankhamun, Egypt’s youngest ruler and one of the most famous pharaohs of the ancient world. Presenter Dallas Campbell explores a range of scientific techniques used to analyse the pharaoh’s burial chamber and mummified remains.

The documentary uses CT scans to reconstruct what Tutankhamun’s body may have looked like before centuries of decay. It also examines the role of DNA in understanding the king’s health, including diseases and conditions thought to have resulted from generations of royal incest. The findings suggest that multiple factors, including scoliosis, a deformed foot, and a weakened immune system caused by repeated malarial infections, may have contributed to his death