The Meteorite Hidden in Tutankhamun’s Tomb | BBC Earth Science

Researchers are examining whether the iron dagger buried with Tutankhamun, more than 3,000 years ago, could have been made from metal that came from a meteorite. The clip, from BBC Earth Science's Science's Greatest Mysteries series, explains that advanced X-ray technology is being used to study the artefact. It looks at what the dagger's metal may reveal about early use of material from beyond Earth.

• Tutankhamun's iron dagger, buried with the young pharaoh
• Question of whether its metal came from a meteorite
• Advanced X-ray technology used to study the artefact
• Part of the Science's Greatest Mysteries series

Thousands of years before modern space exploration, ancient Egyptians were already using material that originated beyond Earth. Tutankhamun’s iron dagger was buried with the young pharaoh over 3,000 years ago. But could its metal have come from a meteorite? Scientists turn to advanced X-ray technology to uncover the fascinating story behind this ancient artefact. This clip is from Science's Greatest Mysteries. #AncientEgypt #Science Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx