Curse of those who opened Tutankhamun's tomb - poison insect bite, fire, flood and murder - The Mirror

Curse of those who opened Tutankhamun's tomb - poison insect bite, fire, flood and murder - The Mirror

The opening of the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun in 1923 has been followed by a trail of death and misfortune, with those who disturbed the boy king's resting place said to have been cursed

When the Boy King Returned to Light: The Discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb; How Rumors of the 'Mummy's Curse' Began

On this day, February 16, in 1923, English archaeologist Howard Carter entered the sealed burial chamber of the ancient Egyptian ruler King Tutankhamun in Thebes, Egypt. The ancient Egyptians viewed their pharaohs as gods and took great care to preserve their bodies after death. They were buried in elaborate tombs filled with rich treasures, intended to accompany them into the afterlife. Pictures of Tutankhamun’s head by Harry Burton. (Image cre…