In the Likeness of a God
The Non-Invasive Investigation of Animal Votives
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 16966751 |
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| Authors | Lidija M Mcknight (0000-0002-9818-4965, University of Manchester, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 286 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-17 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Heritage (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2571-9408 • E-ISSN: 2571-9408 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/heritage8070286 |
| OpenAlex | W4412964365 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 29 |
Radiography, favoured for its ability to provide a non-invasive insight into the contents of wrapped or coffined artefacts, has revolutionised the study of mummified human and animal remains. Despite this potential, the technology is limited by its capacity to realistically visualise the surface attributes of these often-complex artefacts. In this paper, photogrammetry—a technique widely used in archaeology and heritage applications—is applied to build upon the radiographic investigation of six ancient Egyptian votive artefacts from Manchester Museum; a study which combines the two techniques for the first time on votive material from the collection. The paper showcases the results gained through clinical radiography techniques (digital X-ray and computed tomography) on the internal contents of the artefacts, highlighting the problems encountered when viewing the outer surface. With a simple on-site photogrammetry protocol, improved visualisation was possible, providing photo-realistic renderings with important potential for both research, conservation and engagement
Archaeology · Art · Photogrammetry · Visual arts · Visualization · Archaeological Research and Protection · Computer Science · Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies · History · Paleopathology and ancient diseases · Artificial Intelligence
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An Enhanced Methodology for Creating Digital Twins within a Paleontological Museum Using Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning Techniques
Sacred Animals at Saqqara
Identification of avian remains contained within wrapped ancient Egyptian mummies
Identification of bird taxa species in ancient Egyptian mummies
Animal Offerings in Ritual, Economic and Social Contexts in Britannia
Unrolling Egyptian mummies in nineteenth-century Britain
Seeing is believing - The application of Three-Dimensional modelling technologies to reconstruct the final hours in the life of an ancient Egyptian Crocodile
Ancient Egyptian Religion
The Digital Revolution to Come
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