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R I Macleod1, A R Wright, J McDonald

  • 1Department of Oral Medicine, Edinburgh Dental Institute.

Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
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Computerised tomography (CT) scanning of an ancient Egyptian mummy revealed an adult male. Facial reconstruction from CT scans closely matched the mummy

Area of Science:

  • Egyptology
  • Forensic Anthropology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Ancient Egyptian mummies offer insights into past populations.
  • National Museums of Scotland's mummy project examines mummified remains.
  • Facial 'portraits' on mummy wrappings are historically significant.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To perform a facial reconstruction of an ancient Egyptian mummy using CT scans.
  • To compare the CT-derived facial reconstruction with a painted portrait on the mummy's wrappings.
  • To assess the accuracy and historical context of mummy portraits.

Main Methods:

  • Computerised tomography (CT) scanning of the mummy.
  • Creation of a translucent skull replica from CT data.
  • Cephalometric analysis and facial reconstruction using known tissue depths.

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  • Comparison of the reconstructed face with the mummy's painted portrait.

    • Main Results:

    • CT scans showed an adult male, 1.65m tall, with excellent preservation.
    • The facial reconstruction achieved an extremely close match with the painted portrait.
    • The findings suggest the portrait was an individual likeness created near the time of death.

    Conclusions:

    • CT scanning and facial reconstruction are effective tools for studying ancient mummies.
    • The study validates the accuracy of ancient mummy portraits as individual representations.
    • This research enhances our understanding of ancient Egyptian funerary practices and art.