The Economic Times

This weapon found in an Egyptian pharaoh's tomb wasn't made on Earth. Scientists solve a 3,000-year-old mystery

A mysterious iron dagger found in King Tutankhamun's tomb was made from space metal. Scientists confirmed the weapon's blade contains meteoritic iron, a rare material. This discovery shows ancient Egyptians used 'sky iron' long before they mastered smelting. The dagger highlights early human innovation and a connection to the cosmos.