Scan reveals King Tut's 'striking' features

KING Tut had a pointy head, a prominent nose and a rounded forehead with large eyes. He was about 19 when he died, and apparently he was not murdered, as earlier research had suggested.

"He was supposed to be an iconic individual, and it was probably important that he look the part," said New York University physical anthropologist Susan Anton yesterday. "It's interesting that he looks so striking."

A CT scan of King Tut's mummified remains produced 1,700 images from which plastic models of the skull were made.