TUTANKHAMEN
EVIDENCE OF YOUTH AT TIME -~ , OF DEATH VALUABLE WRAPPINGS WONDERFUL CROWN ON HEAD *By Telegraph.—Press Association. Copyright. (Rec. November 15, 5.5 p.m.) London, November 13. A Luxor message states that an examination of Tutankhamen’s feet showed that lie was about fifteen when he died. The feet were covered with sandals, ornamented with- gold, and of a shape similar to those worn by Bedouins to-day. Other parts of the' body were covered with gold, notably the knees. The king’s hands are crossed on the breast, on which there are two large winged scarabs of solid gold. At his side are two swords, with gold hilts and two daggers. Upon the head is a wonderful gilded or golden crown, which has not yet been unwrapped completely, but it is believed to be the famous double crown, hitherto not seen, though its shape is familiar to those acquainted with Egyptian sculptures.—Ans.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 44, 16 November 1925, Page 9
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