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A DNA test confirms that the unidentified mummy from KV55 is a genetic match with Amenhotep III and thus must be his son Akhenaton, the likely father of Tutankhamun.
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An investigative science team successfully recovers DNA from 3,000-year-old mummies to crack the mysteries of King Tut and his family tree.
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Extraordinary genetic evidence from the Tut family mummies is joined with cutting-edge forensic evidence to recreate the true story of King Tut's short life.
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King Tut's Paternal LineA DNA test confirms that the unidentified mummy from KV55 is a genetic match with Amenhotep III and thus must be his son Akhenaton, the likely father of Tutankhamun.King Tut Unwrapped (02:18)
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Royal Sister-WifeIn the tradition of ancient Egypt's ruling families, King Tut married his sister Ankhesenamun who seems to have been the great love of his life.
King Tut Unwrapped (01:25)
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Egyptian PyramidsWhat is the significance of the pyramid shape? There are striking similarities in function and purpose of pyramids around the world. Egyptologist Kara Cooney investigates.Out of Egypt (01:46)
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Pharaoh's BeerSam and Floris head to a 4,000-year-old Egyptian tomb to see the earliest depiction of beer brewing.Brew Masters (01:40)
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Pharaoh ForensicsForensic specialists make a strong case that an anonymous mummy from the KV55 tomb may be that of Akhenaton, the probable father of Tutankhamun.King Tut Unwrapped (02:20)
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Maternal DNA MatchUsing the latest DNA analysis methods, the team confirms that a anonymous female mummy in tomb KV35 is Tut's mother.King Tut Unwrapped (01:44)
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Tut's Name ChangeTutankhamun's magnificent golden throne bears subtle, but clear evidence that the young king changed his name to distance himself from the discredited religious cult established by his father Akhenaton.King Tut Unwrapped (01:45)
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Father and Son ReunitedAfter extensive DNA analysis, Dr. Hawass and his team confirm that the KV55 mummy is Akhenaton and that he is the father of Tutankhamun.King Tut Unwrapped (02:31)
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Search For Tut's MotherAfter successfully identifying King Tut's father, Dr. Hawass pursues leads that just might reveal the identity of his mother.King Tut Unwrapped (02:23)
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Mysterious MaternityDr. Hawass and his team take on the daunting challenge of determining the identity of King Tut's mother.King Tut Unwrapped (02:19)
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Family DeformitiesInbreeding among the members of King Tut's family may have led to congenital deformities including the young king's club foot.King Tut Unwrapped (01:49)
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Killer MalariaAlong with his own DNA, King Tut's tissue samples contained genetic markers for the most severe form of malaria that may well have been fatal.King Tut Unwrapped (01:57)
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