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The golden-handled dagger found in Tutankhamen’s tomb was found to be made of meteoric iron. Now, two new studies cast doubt on the origin of the mysterious weapon wielded by the ancient Egyptian pharaoh.
In a study published in the journal Meteoritics & Planetary Science, scientists claim that the glue used on the golden dagger handle was created from lime plaster. This material was used in Anatolia during the reign of Tutankhamun. It is also known that Tushratta, king of Mitanni in Anatolia, gave at least one iron dagger to Amenhotep III, Tutankhamun’s grandfather.
However, in another study published in the book “Iron from the Tomb of Tutankhamun” (American University in Cairo Press, 2022), experts state that “it is currently impossible to reach a reliable conclusion regarding the origin of Tutankhamun’s iron objects as well as the craftsmen involved and the materials used” .
The authors of this study noted that the shape of the dagger is reminiscent of artifacts that were widely used in the Aegean region. At the same time, the typically Egyptian form of the pommel suggests either a foreign order for the Egyptian market or local production, experts write. “As a result, it is impossible to form a clear overall picture of the origin of the handle and blade of the dagger,” the scientists conclude.
Source: Rosbalt
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