Mummy CT scan reveals details of Egyptian king’s violent death
New research suggests Pharaoh Seqenenre Taa II was killed by invaders in the 16th century BC
A CT scan of his mummy by Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities suggests King Seqenenre Taa II was killed by blows to the head in the 16th century BC. EPA
Embalmers hid several severe head injuries suffered by the Egyptian king, researchers found. EPA
The king was in his 40s when he was killed while fighting Egypt s invaders from the Hyksos, the study also found. EPA
Zahi Hawass, left, the former Egyptian Minister of Antiquities, stands next to the the mummy of ancient King Seqenenre Taa II. EPA