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To: PioneerDrive

Not bloody likely.

King Tut succeeded Akhenaton (sp?), the monotheist nut (by standards of the time) pharoah. Akhenaton is a really implausible candidate for the pharoah of the Exodus.

Also, if I remember correctly, King Tut ruled for 5 years or so after Akhenaton kicked the bucket. He didn't die as Crown Prince.


2 posted on 05/10/2005 2:01:02 PM PDT by Restorer
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To: Restorer

I saw a show recently on the history channel in which a couple of prominent forensic scientists examined Tut's skull, and determined that he died from a blunt trauma probably inflicted as a result of falling backwards and hitting his head on a hard surface.


3 posted on 05/10/2005 2:18:47 PM PDT by Renfield (Philosophy chair at the University of Wallamalloo!!)
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To: Restorer
There is still some confusion about the history of Tut and his times, mainly because the usurper Horemheb tried to destroy most of the records. However it's pretty certain Tut reigned for 8 or 9 years, though since he was about 11 on coming to the throne power was probably exercised by a regent called Ay, who in fact assumed the throne after the boy king's death.

There is nothing in the history of the XVIII dynasty - or indeed of any other - that is even remotely consonant with the Exodus narrative, which of course means people can spin speculations as they please. My favorite is the guy that says Akhenaten was driven into exile with his followers, and changed his name to Moses! He even wrote a book proving it.

6 posted on 05/10/2005 8:22:57 PM PDT by John Locke
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