100-year-old mystery of Pharaoh’s curse finally solved, experts claim

For decades, the curse surrounding the tomb of King Tutankhamun has puzzled archaeologists. This fear arose from the unexplained deaths of several excavators involved in its unprecedented discovery in 1922. However, a new theory challenges this supernatural narrative, New York Post informed of.

Scientist Ross Fellows has proposed a scientific explanation for the centuries-old mystery of the “Curse of the Pharaohs” in a recent article published in the Journal of Scientific Exploration (JSE). Fellows suggests that toxic materials, including radioactive elements such as uranium and potentially hazardous waste, may be to blame. These toxins could have remained potent within the sealed tomb for more than 3,000 years, posing a significant health risk to those who entered.

A recent study published in the Journal of Scientific Exploration by Ross Fellows suggests radiation levels within the tomb of King Tutankhamun. Research shows that exposure to this radiation can cause serious health complications, including cancer.

Mr Fellows presents a connection between these elevated radiation levels and the unusually high prevalence of blood, bone and lymph cancers observed in ancient and contemporary Egyptian populations. These specific cancers are thought to be associated with radiation exposure. Additionally, the study highlights that this increased radioactivity may not be limited to King Tut’s tomb alone.

“Radiation has been detected by Geiger counters at two locations in Giza adjacent to the pyramids,” they wrote, adding that radon – a radioactive gas – has also been detected in “several underground tombs at Saqqara.”

“Both contemporary and ancient Egyptian populations have an unusually high incidence of hematopoietic cancers of the bone/blood/lymph, the primary known cause of which is radiation exposure,” Mr Fellows wrote in his study.

All of these readings were found to be “highly radioactive”.

“Modern studies confirm very high levels of radiation, on the order of 10 times the accepted safety standards, in ancient Egyptian tombs,” the study shared.

Interestingly, some theories suggest that the ancient builders themselves may have been aware of the dangers hidden within the tombs. This speculation stems from the presence of cryptic warnings inscribed on the walls.

“Some of the tombs were clearly marked with the nature of the curse, one translated as ‘Those who disturb this tomb will die from a disease that no doctor can diagnose,'” Mr Fellows said. wrote.

Ambiguous inscriptions, potentially mistranslated as warnings of “evil spirits” and “forbidden” places, likely contributed to the persistent belief in a supernatural curse associated with the tombs. This perception was further heightened by sensational media reports regarding the deaths of several individuals, including Lord Carnarvon, the primary financial supporter of the excavation, who died shortly after entering the tomb’s treasure chamber.

Fellowes wrote, “Carnarvon died within a few weeks of an indeterminate diagnosis of blood poisoning and pneumonia.”

The study claims that Egyptologist Arthur Weigel allegedly told colleagues that Carnarvon would “die within six weeks” upon entry.