Ramesses III
If the ancient Egyptians are known for one thing, other than their elaborately built pyramids, it’s their perfectly preserved mummies, which provide us with a window into the past. Several mummies originating during this period of time stand out, such as those of King Tut and Seti I, but the mummified remains of Ramesses III are the most mysterious.
Ramesses III was a pharaoh who dutifully served Egypt during the 20th dynasty. For over a millennium, scholars have fiercely debated the events leading to his death. Thankfully, his body was treated with a complex array of different treatments following his death that preserved his mortal remains.
Many questions were answered after his tomb was unearthed. CT scans discovered a deep cut on his throat, 7 centimeters (2.7 in) in length and going almost to his spine. This cut would have severed not only his major blood vessels, but his esophagus and trachea as well, ending the reign of one of the last great pharaohs of Egypt. To add insult to injury, many believe that he was murdered by his sons.
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