Pharaoh Ramses III "killed" by his wife and children

The mystery of the cause of death of the ruler of Egypt who reigned in 1188 until 1155 BC Pharaoh Rameses III is still under investigation by researchers. The mummy of Pharaoh Ramses III allegedly died from wounds in the neck.

Reported by LAtimes, Saturday (12/22/2012), the journal BMJ released a report on Monday, reinforcing the notion that Pentawere mummy, who is the son of Ramesses III is one culprit. The second queen Ramses III, Tiy and her son Prince Pentawere, believed to be conspiring with others to kill the Pharaoh Ramses III and seize the throne.

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To unravel the mystery, an international research team re-examining mummies. They found a sharp object managed possibility injure the throat with a width 7 cm, which resulted in Ramses III could be killed instantly.

Other allegations are that strengthens, Ramses III neck is wrapped with linen (the fabric) thick. Additionally, Horus amulet seems inserted in the wound during the mummification process. Amulet is considered to have healing properties.

Ramses III was found with another mysterious mummy, known as E. Chances are, the mummy of Ramses III was young traitor, Pentawere. Analysis of the bones showed he was aged about 18 to 20 years.

Mummified body was wrapped in a dirty ritual goat skin, which can be interpreted as a punishment. In addition, the mummy was also not properly embalmed. It can be seen from the left brain and organs in the body.

Although the evidence is not yet strong enough to explain that the perpetrators of the murder Pentawere is Pharaoh Ramses III. Only, the documents show that Pentawere given a "choice" to kill himself, rather than his body should be burned and the ashes scattered.

Genetic analysis may contradict that Pentawere suicide. However, the team discovered DNA matching some signs and identical. Two pick mummy of Pharaoh Ramses III the relationship between her son and Pentawere.