Zahi Hawass explains how scientists examined the mummies of Hatshepsut's relatives looking for genetic clues that might help identify the female Pharaoh.
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Secrets of Egypt's Lost Queen: Genetic Similarities
Zahi Hawass explains how scientists examined the mummies of Hatshepsut's relatives looking for genetic clues that might help identify the female Pharaoh.
Added: Jun 27, 2007
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Runtime: 02:39
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