ONE of archeology’s most enduring mysteries — how Tutankhamun, the Egyptian boy king, met his death — may finally have been solved after a study of his mummified remains.

Ever since his grave was found 83 years ago researchers have suggested Tutankhamun, known popularly as King Tut, was murdered, probably by Aye, his closest adviser, who succeeded him.

The case for the prosecution had rested on medical examinations and x-rays from the 1960s that appeared to show a fracture in his skull. This week, however, sees the publication of a far more detailed examination of the mummy suggesting Aye has been wrongly accused...

King Tut’s death was a bad break, The Sunday Times, UK, November 26, 2006.

cf. Fair go, pharaoh: Tut's vizier gets even break, Jonathan Leake, The Australian, Australia, November 27, 2006.

cf. King Tut may have died from broken leg, UPI via Monsters & Critics, UK, November 27, 2006.

Since the closing of KV10 and KV63 on July I6th I have been busy with reports to the SCA and a proposal for the 2007 season which will commence in February or March 2007. Our immediate plans will include continued conservation work on the coffins, exploration of the remaining storage jars, consolidation of various artefacts, and mending of ceramic vessels. The conservation work on the coffins will be a top priority, as we attempt to identify names and texts on the KV63 coffins.

Till next year,

Otto Schaden

There is a new set of photos on page two also.

Otto's Dig Diary, Dr. Otto Schaden, Amenmesse Project, University of Memphis, Tennessee, November 26, 2006.