The "Really" File - (Mummy Curses?)

I have seen the foolish taking root:..... Job 5:3

"A SERIES of unfortunate incidents in Egypt including the Suez Canal chaos and a train crash that killed 32 have been pinned on the so-called curse of the Pharaohs by superstitious social media users.

 

In the last week, a number of travesties have plagued the country - all since it was announced 22 mummies would be transferred to a new museum, including the remains of King Ramesses II.

 Shortly after news of the transfer, a megaship became stuck in the Suez Canal, blocking the major shipping route in both directions for almost a week.

Then on Friday, at least 32 were killed and dozens more injured when two passenger trains collided in Tahta, central Egypt.

Shocking images showed people trapped inside flipped carriages surrounded by twisted metal and debris after one train rammed into the rear of another.

In a further cruel twist, the following day an apartment building collapsed in Cairo - leaving 18 dead.

While many would put this down to a run of unbelievable bad luck, others are blaming an ancient curse believed to be inscribed on Tutankhamun's tomb, which reads "Death will come on quick wings for those who disturb the king’s peace", reports Arab News.

Social media users have been quick to pick up on the legend and believe the planned transfer is to blame for the disasters.

From the "Really" File

The curse, which is said to not differentiate between thieves and archaeologists, is claimed to cause bad luck, illness or death on anyone who disturbs the mummies of ancient Egypt.

One person tweeted: "I have a feeling that the catastrophes that have been happening over the last few days are all happening because of the move scheduled on the 3rd of April." SUN

REALLY?