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Tutankhamun’s ‘cursed’ trumpet that stirs ‘deadly conflict’ has arrived in London

Tutankhamun's 'cursed' trumpet that causes 'deadly conflict' has arrived in the UK

In 1939, more than 3,000 years after they were last played, the trumpets of Tutankhamun were heard again. During a live BBC broadcast, James Tappern, a bandsman from Prince Albert’s Own 11th Royal Hussars Regiment, was chosen to play the trumpets. The sound was haunting and powerful, echoing through the ages. However, the silver trumpet cracked during the performance, raising questions about whether the instruments were truly intended for practical use or were largely ceremonial. The broadcast r