Tutankhamun Was Decapitated: the Excavation's Dark Truth | Ancient Origins

15/11/2025 4 min
Tutankhamun Was Decapitated: the Excavation's Dark Truth | Ancient Origins

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Episode Synopsis

100 years ago, archaeologists decapitated Tutankhamun and dismembered his body with hot knives—then covered it up. This centenary reveals the dark side of one of archaeology's most celebrated discoveries.

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