Scientist revealed shocking details about an artifact from Tutankhamun's tomb

Yale University Egyptologist Michael Tritsch was able to determine what unusual object a fragment resembling a shard of a ceramic bowl, found in the late 19th century in Tutankhamun's tomb, belonged to.

As BAKU.WS reports with reference to the Daily Mail, in scientific circles the artifact is known as ECM 1887. Research shows that it was made from sand, silicon, or crushed quartz pebbles. These materials were placed in a mold and then covered with glaze. Several holes were also found on the artifact.

According to Tritsch, the found fragment was most likely part of a necklace in the form of a wide collar. The pharaoh presented such "symbols" to high-ranking officials, believing that this strengthened their loyalty. Such decorations may have also been used in ritual ceremonies.

The researcher added that such "collars" could have been distributed at lavish feasts. Such an award served as a sign of royal favor and maintained the strict social hierarchy of Ancient Egypt. Symbolically, the wide collars could have had cult significance: their design hints at a connection with elevation and, sometimes, the deification of the owner. Tritsch also emphasized that his work has not yet undergone scientific peer review.