The curses of the pharaohs are known all over the world - opening an ancient tomb would bring evil spirits to suffer. In 1922, after the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, archaeologists began to die one by one, which led to the belief that they were cursed. However, these cases can be explained scientifically, as the participants in the excavations were of advanced age.
A similar situation took place after the opening of the tomb of the Polish monarch, Kazimierz Jagiellończyk, who ruled in the years 1447-1492. The king was buried in a luxurious tomb, and according to sources, during his lifetime he ordered a warning to be placed on it: "The destroyer of this work will be cursed."
The tomb was opened by a group of scientists in 1973. Inside, rotten wood and the bones of the monarch and his wife were noticed. After several hours of research, the archaeologists began experiencing headaches, heart problems and other health problems. Soon after, the researchers began to die.
Was the tomb of Kazimierz Jagiellończyk cursed? Although many people believe this, scientists believe that the cause of death of the researchers is exposure to pathogenic bacteria and fungi. According to experts, huge amounts of dangerous mold were discovered in the crypt. High concentrations of Aspergillus have been found in the air, which can cause aspergillosis, a disease characterized by shortness of breath, cough, fever and chest pain.
Aspergillosis is extremely difficult to diagnose and can even lead to death. Additionally, the mold may have released aflatoxins into the air, which trigger the development of cancer, hepatitis, and immune suppression. So it turns out that scientific reasons, not a curse, are responsible for the mysterious death of archaeologists.
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