A British Egyptologist has found new evidence suggesting the death mask of ancient Egyptian king Tutankhamun was not made for him – in fact, it was made for his stepmother, Queen Nefertiti.

The mask has been noted as bearing the likeness of Osiris, the Egyptian God of the afterlife, and stands 1.8ft tall - weighing just over 10 kilograms, adorned with semi-precious stones.

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The conclusion is based off of one crucial missed detail on the Egyptian's iconic gold and blue death mask that proves it. 6.

“All are set to be moved soon.” Halim didn’t say when the death mask will be transferred, but the new Grand Egyptian Museum is scheduled to fully open to the public in early July after years of delays ...

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Archaeologists claim Tutankhamun’s iconic death mask may not have been made for him ... being one of the single most recognisable pieces of art in the world and a prominent symbol of Ancient Egypt.

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THE MYSTERY surrounding King Tutankhamun's death has deepened following a new shocking revelation about a 'cursed relic'. The conclusion is based off of one crucial missed detail on the Egyptian's ...