A Christian apologetics ministry dedicated to demonstrating the historical reliability of the Bible through archaeological and biblical research.

About FAQ Contact

Dig up the Truth with Bible and Spade magazine »
Include comments in search

Volunteer at the Shiloh Excavations.

DNA Tests on King Tut Reveal Malaria and Bone Disorder

Non-Technical - Feb 19, 2010 - by Henry B. Smith Jr. MA

Share/recommend this article:

Excerpt King Tut may be seen as the golden boy of ancient Egypt today, but during his reign, Tutankhamun wasn't exactly a strapping sun god. Instead, a new DNA study says, King Tut was a frail pharaoh, beset by malaria and a bone disorder—his health possibly compromised by his newly discovered incestuous origins... Continue reading

Explore

Ahab the IsraeliteAhab, who ruled the northern kingdom for 22 years, ca. 874–853 BC, was perhaps the wickedest king of...King Solomon in His Ancient ContextThe Solomon Narrative describes a greater range of material culture than other parts of Kings. It th...Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent DesignContrary to media reports, intelligent design is not a religious-based idea, but instead an evidence...

Support

Like this artice?

Our Ministry relies on the generosity of people like you. Every small donation helps us develop and publish great articles.

Please support ABR!

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover & PayPal

King Tut may be seen as the golden boy of ancient Egypt today, but during his reign, Tutankhamun wasn't exactly a strapping sun god. Instead, a new DNA study says, King Tut was a frail pharaoh, beset by malaria and a bone disorder—his health possibly compromised by his newly discovered incestuous origins.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/02/100216-king-tut-malaria-bones-inbred-tutankhamun/

Get the Free Monthly ABR Newsletter »

The lastest Biblical archaeology news, creation/evolution issues, book reviews, resources, and current ABR activities.

We need your support!

Our ministry relies on the generosity of people like you, who make it possible for us to develop and publish great articles. If you enjoyed this article, please consider supporting ABR with a small donation or by becoming a member.