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Egyptian mummies and modern science / edited by Rosalie David

This multidisciplinary study analyses scientific research into Egyptian mummies, focusing on disease evolution, ancient pharmacology, and palaeopathology. It reviews historical mummification techniques, DNA analysis, and modern conservation methods.

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