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Prepared for eternity : a study of human embalming techniques in ancient Egypt using computerised tomography scans of mummies

by Robert Loynes

This volume presents virtual autopsies of sixty ancient Egyptian mummies dating from the Middle Kingdom to the Roman Period. Utilising CT scans to analyse mummification techniques, it provides new insights into preparation methods and individual workshop practices.

Accession 12150 ISBN 9781784911102 Publisher Archaeopress
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