King Tutankhamun was buried with a collection of over 100 decorated canes
Archaeologists discovered 130 walking sticks and canes inside King Tutankhamun's tomb, revealing that the famous boy king likely relied on these ornate tools for mobility throughout his short life.
King Tutankhamun was laid to rest with an extensive collection of 130 walking sticks, ranging from simple reeds to elaborate staves adorned with gold and ivory. While these items were once viewed solely as symbols of royal power, modern CT scans of the pharaoh's mummy suggest a more practical purpose. The analysis revealed that Tutankhamun suffered from a clubfoot and a bone-destroying disease, making physical support a daily necessity.
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