King Tut’s body has been subjected to repeated scrutiny for two reasons: Unraveling the mysteries surrounding his life and death: Since the discovery of his tomb in 1922, there has been speculation about what happened to King Tut, with murder being the most extreme possibility. Researchers and historians are keen on investigating the reasons for his untimely death in his late teens. Determination of his age at the time of death: One of the biggest questions lingering about King Tut is how old he was at the time of his death. By studying his body, experts hope to obtain more accurate information about his age, which would shed light on his reign and Egyptian history during his time.