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The curse of the pharaohs or the mummy's curse is a curse alleged to be cast upon anyone who disturbs the mummy of an ancient Egyptian, especially a pharaoh. This curse, which does not differentiate between thieves and archaeologists, is claimed to cause bad luck, illness, or death.
Oct 24, 2022 · Ever since King Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, stories circulated that those who dared violate the boy king's final resting place faced a terrible curse.
Nov 3, 2022 · A century after the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, the curse that allegedly killed some of the explorers still fascinates. Learn about the facts, the legends and the controversies surrounding the ancient Egyptian pharaoh and his treasures.
Learn about the myth of the curse of Tutankhamun and how it was created and spread by journalists and novelists. Discover the facts and the fiction behind the death of Lord Carnarvon and other alleged victims of the curse.
Nov 12, 2012 · The web page explores the myth of the "curse of the Pharaohs" that allegedly killed those who disturbed Tutankhamen's tomb. It cites a study that debunks the curse and suggests alternative explanations for the deaths of some people involved in the excavation.
May 8, 2017 · Howard Carter's 1922 CE discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun was world-wide news but, following fast upon it, the story of the mummy's curse (also known as The Curse of the Pharaoh) became even more popular and continues to be in the present day.
As legend has it, there is an ancient curse associated with the mummys and tombs of the Egyptian pharaohs. Disturbing these embalmed remains has been said to bring bad luck, illness and death.
