4. An Unusual Iron Dagger
Tucked beside King Tut’s body was a mysterious iron dagger encased in a gold sheath—a remarkable artifact considering Egypt was still centuries away from the Iron Age. Recent analysis revealed the blade’s iron came from a meteorite, linking the weapon literally to the heavens. Compared to other ancient iron objects, this dagger’s composition and craftsmanship are extraordinary. Its presence hints at the reverence Egyptians had for celestial materials. Read more in this Nature study.
