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Computed tomography of an ancient Egyptian cat
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|July 1, 1987
Summary
Computed tomography (CT) scanning noninvasively documents ancient Egyptian mummified animals and sarcophagi. This technique offers unique insights into these historical specimens without causing damage.
Area of Science:
- Archaeology
- Paleontology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Previous studies documented ancient Egyptian mummified human remains using CT.
- The application of CT to mummified fauna and sarcophagi has not been extensively explored.
Observation:
- A collection of ancient Egyptian mummified fauna and sarcophagi was examined.
- Computed tomography (CT) was applied to these specimens.
Findings:
- CT is uniquely suitable for the noninvasive study of mummified fauna.
- CT provides detailed documentation of sarcophagi contents and structure.
- The technique allows for in-depth analysis without physical disturbance.
Implications:
- CT scanning offers a valuable noninvasive method for studying ancient Egyptian mummified animals and their associated sarcophagi.
- This approach can reveal new information about ancient Egyptian burial practices and the animals included in them.
- CT enhances the preservation and study of fragile archaeological artifacts.