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Ancient lives, new discoveries : eight mummies, eight stories

by John Taylor, Daniel Antoine, Marie Vandenbeusch, Benjamin Moreno

This study uses non-invasive CT scanning to examine eight mummies from the British Museum, revealing insights into health, diet, and burial practices in ancient Egypt. Virtual unwrapping and imaging provide a detailed look at these individuals and their funerary artefacts.

Accession 8401 ISBN 9780714119120 Publisher British Museum
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