Radiological evidence of purulent infections in ancient Egyptian child mummies.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpp.2021.12.002
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To identify computed tomography (CT) findings of purulent infections in ancient Egyptian child mummies. MATERIALS Whole-body CT examination of 21 ancient Egyptian child mummies from German (n = 18), Italian (n = 1), and Swiss museums (n = 2). METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: egyptian child; ancient egyptian; infections ancient; child mummies ... See more keywords
The multifaceted nature of Egyptian mummification: Paleoradiological insights into child mummies
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0316018
Abstract: In accordance with ancient Egyptian beliefs, the preservation of the body after death was an important prerequisite for the continued existence of the deceased in the afterlife. This involved application of various physical interventions and… read more here.
Keywords: child mummies; nature egyptian; preservation; mummification ... See more keywords