Warning of the Risk of the Tomb of Tutankhamun Collapsing Due to Floods and Humidity

A recent study, reported by the Daily Mail, warned that the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, dating back about 3300 years, is at risk of collapsing due to floods and natural factors, noting the discovery of large cracks in the rocks that could lead to the site's collapse.

Dr. Said Hamida, the study's author and a professor in the Department of Architectural Heritage Conservation at Cairo University, stated: "There are current and future risks that will affect the structural integrity of the tomb of Tutankhamun in the long term, and the tomb may not withstand for thousands of years in its current condition."


The Impact of Humidity on the Murals

The study indicated that rising humidity levels inside the tomb promote the growth of fungi, which could lead to the erosion of the murals that adorn the walls of the burial site, increasing the risk of gradual collapse of the tomb.


Historical Background

The tomb of Tutankhamun is located in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor, an area that contains dozens of pharaonic tombs, and it was subjected to a major flood in 1994, which submerged most of the tombs and caused significant damage to the murals and cracks in the burial chambers, according to researchers.