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Marta Licata¹, Adelaide Tosi¹, Omar Larentis¹

¹Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Centre of Research in Osteoarchaeology and Paleopathology, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy.

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Area of Science:

Paleopathology
Bioarchaeology
Medical Imaging

Background:

Traditional autoptic examinations for mummy research posed risks of damaging valuable artifacts.
The advent of X-ray technology introduced radiology as a noninvasive alternative for studying ancient remains.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the essential role of radiological approaches in contemporary mummy research.
To highlight the advancements in understanding mummies through noninvasive imaging techniques.

Main Methods:

Review of recent studies utilizing radiological techniques on mummies.
Analysis of how radiology aids in pathology detection, mummification process elucidation, and anthropological identification.

Main Results:

Radiological methods are indispensable for modern mummy research.
The technique facilitates the discovery of diseases, understanding of artificial and natural mummification processes, and anthropological identification.

Conclusions:

Radiology has become a cornerstone in the scientific investigation of mummies.
Noninvasive radiological studies provide critical insights into ancient lives and deaths.