The mystery of Tutankhamun's 'space dagger'

Why was a dagger made with iron from space found with the mummy of Tutankhamun?

In 1925, explorer Howard Carter miraculously discovered the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. Amongst the many treasures that were unearthed were a 12 pair of daggers lodged within the burial wrappings of the teenage king, all of which appeared to be made from iron that came from space.

But how did these ancient people achieve this?

Watch the full documentary Tutankhamun: Life, Death and Legacy on BBC Select.

19 May 2023