Ancient Mystery Solved! DNA Reveals Why Tutankhamun Died

After more than a century, scientists have finally discovered what killed the famous pharaoh.

The mystery surrounding the death of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamón, who died at the age of 18, has finally been solved thanks to new DNA studies. Expert genetic research indicates that the main cause of his premature death was a series of malaria infections. “The results show that Tutankhamón had been infected with malaria, and this disease may have been the cause of his death,” explained Tim Batty, director general of the Tutankhamón exhibition.…