Ramesses III murdered by deep throat knife cut, conspirator unknown man E shares identical Y chromosome lineage.
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CT scans show deep cut in Ramesses III's throat from sharp knife. Horus eye amulet inserted into Ramesses III's wound during mummification. Ramesses III's neck wrapped in thick linen collar. Unknown man E shows compressed skin folds around neck indicating strangulation. Unknown man E has thoracic inflation from forensic exam. Unknown man E underwent unusual mummification procedure. Genetic analysis confirms identical Y chromosome haplotypes in both mummies. Both mummies share common male lineage. Study verifies harem conspiracy from Judicial Papyrus of Turin. Mummies from 20th dynasty circa 1190-1070 BC.

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