
King Casimir IV
King Casimir IV of Poland is historically noted for being associated with a tomb opening incident in the 1970s that led to the deaths of several conservation scientists due to inhaling toxic spores, contributing to the lore of the 'mummy’s curse'.
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King Casimir IV's tomb was opened by conservation scientists who later died from inhaling spores, contributing to the discussion of health risks associated with mummified remains.
‘Real mummy’s curse’: health warning over growing trade in mummified human remains | ArchaeologyThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-08-11




