Radiological aspects and interpretation of post-mortem artefacts in ancient Egyptian mummies from Swiss collections

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ID12371112
AutoresFrank J R hli (autor de correspondencia), Frank J R�hli (University of Zurich, autor de correspondencia), Thomas B ni, Thomas B�ni (University of Zurich)
Año2000
Volumen10
Número2
Páginas153-157
Fecha de publicación2000-03-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaInternational Journal of Osteoarchaeology (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1047-482X • E-ISSN: 1099-1212
EditorialWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/(sici)1099-1212(200003/04)10:2<153::aid-oa511>3.0.co;2-4
OpenAlexW2049826103
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas8
Referencias citadas2

The process of embalming leads to various post-mortem artefacts in ancient Egyptian mummies. Its different radiological aspects and its interpretation (historical background and intention) are demonstrated by way of example on two mummies belonging to Swiss collections (Naturwissenschaftliche Sammlungen der Stadt Winterthur, Winterthur; Musée d'Ethnographie, Neuchâtel). The human remains date from 900 bc and 300 bc, respectively, and have—among other investigations—been subject to conventional X-ray and CT examinations. Organ packages, artificial parts of the body, body packing material and embalming substances have been detected. Exact localization is best performed by CT, while for identification of chemical components, physico-chemical methods are recommended. Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd

Ancient egypt · Ancient history · Archaeology · Art · Embalming · Interpretation (philosophy · Radiological weapon · Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies · Medicine · Nuclear Physics and Applications · Paleopathology and ancient diseases · Classics · History · Philosophy · Surgery