King Tut Had Numerous Things Wrong With Him
While King Tutankhamun may be regarded as one of the most well-known and discussed pharaohs of ancient Egypt, DNA tests have revealed that he was far from healthy. Ruling around 1300 BC, studies have shown that “Tut” was incredibly weak, with most of his ailments being traced back to the royal tradition of brothers and sisters marrying each other within his family.
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Ascending the throne at the young age of 10 until his death at 19, it is believed that Tut had a cleft palate, a club foot, severe scoliosis, and a deformed skull. Experts also found traces of malaria which he most likely contracted due to a weak immune system.
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