Tutankhamun the tomb revealed a number of anomalies, from its discovery in 1922 to the following years, when it was gradually excavated. A number of mysteries surrounding the mummification and royal burial of the teenage king have persisted for almost a century.

We know the most famous riddle of all - the abnormal and excessive use of large amounts of black resinous liquid, which was poured abundantly on the coffin and over the body of the deceased pharaoh. As a result, the mummy was severely degraded by the chemical reaction caused by these oils and greases, which were supposed to regenerate the dead body. In addition, there is evidence that this fluid was poured twice into Tutankhamun's skull after the brain was removed. Overall, it is estimated that the skin and casings of the mummy were coated with a staggering 20 liters of embalming oils - a truly exceptional amount.

 

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