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Seals 'curse' is believed to be missed when a tomb KV62, where the gilded sarcophagus and the burial treasures stored safely for thousands of years, open. Then, one by one those who dare disturb the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun died, the cause of the mysterious, except perhaps the expedition leader Howard Carter who is said to have a ring repellent reinforcements.
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| Pharaoh Tutankhamun (Ashmolean Museum) |
Something similar happened in 1973 in Krakow, Poland, when researchers opened the tomb of King Kazimierz Jagiellończyk, also known as the Casimir IV Jagiellon.
At that time, 4 of 12 archaeologists died shortly after opening the tomb of the king. Media and associate them with events in Tutankhamun's tomb.
Death for death came later ...
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| King Kazimierz Jagiellończyk believed to be the most successful in the history of Poland (Public Domain) |
In 1970, Poland was a socialist country, a lot of research is forbidden. Not a simple matter to obtain approval to conduct the study on the historic site.
So no wonder the archaeologists very excited when I get permission to examine the tomb of King Kazimierz Jagiellończyk. They have the support of Cardinal Karol Wojtyla - who later became Pope John Paul II.
The tomb was finally opened, 500 years after the burial of the king, to examine her body and discover the secret behind her death.
Researchers originally hoped, the tomb was plundered Russia during World War II, as happened to other noble funeral in Poland.
The king was buried in a chapel at Wawel Castle. So, scientists working at the church that lasted most of the blood to keep the body of Poland's blue.
The research into the major news media, a lot of people obsessed with the king of the Middle Ages - like reactions associated Tutankhamun previous decades.
At the same time, the joke circulating among researchers curse. What they did not know, it will be a reality.
Curse Mystery Finally Revealed
King Casimir was born on 30 November 1427, as the third and youngest child of King Wladyslaw II Jagiello partner and his fourth wife, Sophia of Halshany.
It was originally called the Grand Duke of Lithuania in 1440, before he became king of Poland in 1447.
King who ruled until his death was recorded in history as the ruler of the most successful and politically active. During his reign, Poland defeated the Teutonic Knights in the 13th year of the Great War (1454-1466).
After the war ended, King Casimir of Pomerania restore power and most important city near the southern coast of the Baltic Sea, Gdansk.
Because of its reputation, the Jagiellon dynasty became one of Europe's leading royal families. Strengthen the parliament and senate policy making Casimir regarded as one of the greatest of his time.
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| Tomb of King of Poland was opened 500 years after burial (Public Domain) |
Not only that, the destruction of the Teutonic Order made Prussia became part of Polish territory. Good relations with other governments in Europe to make the King Casimir exalted status.
Moreover, in his reign, Poland became a rich country.
King Casimir died at the age of 65, on 7 June 1492, when Columbus 'discovered' the Americas. The ruler died in the summer in Grodno castle, which is now a part of Belarus.
When the researchers opened the tomb of the king on 13 April 1973, they saw the coffin containing the body decomposing Casimir.
Afterwards, some of them died. Some consequences of the infection, the other for stoke.
In just a few days, 4 archaeologists died. For several years later, after another passed away because of cancer or other diseases.
In total, it is believed that not less than 15 people working in the cemetery or in the laboratory died of contact with the body of King Casimir IV Jagiellon.
Speculation is growing wild. From the mystical to try science. Later, the researchers found the real reason behind the deaths of 15 people associated research tomb of the king.
The culprit is the same as 'killer' that roam the tombs of ancient Egypt: Aspergillus flavus, a fungus saprophyte and pathogenic, causing infection as toxic to mammals.
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| The scientific explanation behind the curse of the tomb of the King of Poland? (Public Domain) |
fungus can cause asthma and allergies in some people. If the victim is low immunity, Aspergillus flavus can be a killer.
The fungus is believed to appear in the tomb of the king during the Middle Ages. When his tomb was opened, it then affect anyone exposed.
That's why, researchers now realize, people with low immunity should not visit the grave that may be a breeding ground for the fungus.
In addition, there are two species found in the tomb of Casimir: Penicillim rubrum and Penicillim rugulosum, which also produces aflatoxin, if inhaled at the same time they can be deadly impact.
King Casimir IV body buried in the tomb and then return the original. Although the mysterious curse has been solved, many who do not believe that death is caused by fungi.
They still believe that bad things will happen to those who disturb the dead.
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