How a single tooth helped identify Egypt's lost female pharaoh
In short: After 3,500 years of obscurity, the identity of one of Egypt's most powerful female rulers was nearly revealed through an unexpected clue found in a forgotten tomb.
This documentary examines the 2007 discovery of an unidentified mummy and the scientific investigation that followed. Researchers used CT scans and analyzed a single tooth found within a mysterious wooden box to link the remains to Queen Hatshepsut. The film explores the complexities of the evidence, including disputed DNA results, and investigates the historical mystery of why her name was erased from the records and the circumstances surrounding her death.
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