Dr. Lior Haim is an ophthalmologist in New York, New York and is affiliated with Lawrence and Memorial Hospital. He received his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College and has been in practice between 11-20 years. He is one of 17 doctors at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital who specialize in Ophthalmology.
The coffin is just over six feet tall and weighs nearly 243 pounds. Gold handles are located on this innermost coffin. The mummy of King Tut, with the head protected by a funerary mask of gold, lapis lazuli, glass, and semi-precious stones (see reconstruction HERE). The mask weighs 24 pounds (11 kg).
When Did King Tut Die? King Tut died circa 1323 B.C.E. How Old Was He When He Died? Tutankhamun died at age 19, after just eight to nine years in power. How Did King Tut Die? Research suggests King Tut died from a gangrene infection resulting from a broken leg.