Even Pharaoh Died due to Virus – Part 1 - Virus 41

We may know the deadly disease called as a smallpox. The disease date back to thousand years ago, about in the timelines of ancient Egypt Pharaoh authorities.

Fig 01- Pharaoh, Ramses V (credit to Google).

Two well known viruses caused smallpox diseases, they are:

- Variola major

- Variola minor

One of very famous historical figures of ancient Egypt Pharaoh, Ramses V died due to smallpox.

He was the pharaoh of 19^th dynasty, ruled Egypt in the short time, from 1150 to 1145 BCE, just 5 years.

You might be wonder: How do we know the caused of Ramses V dead?

Fig 02- A mini garden, illustration only

As reported by World Health Organization (WHO, May 1980) that after Ramses V mummy discovered in 1898, scientists have known the caused of pharaoh died.

The lesions on Ramses V face indicated acute illness due to a smallpox disease at very young age.

Fig 03- Fruit, illustration only

# To be continued to Part 2

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