Akhmim Mummy Studies Consortium

Ancient Egypt Coming to Life through CT-based Forensic Studies

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Ancient Egyptian Mummies Revealed 

A gallery of 3D reformatted images based on CT scans of Ancient Egyptian Mummies. All projects were collaborative efforts facilitated by the Akhmim Mummy Studies Consortium (2001-2008).


Density differences in leg wrapping. Ptolemaic Female named Nefer-ii-ne (AMSC-2, Reading Public Museum/AMSC 2003). ©2008 Akhmim Mummy Studies Consortium. All Rights Reserved.

Magical plate with embossed image

of eye of Horus just off center. Ptolemaic Female named Pesed (AMSC-1, Westminster College/AMSC 2001 & 2005). © 2008 Akhmim Mummy Studies Consortium. All Rights Reserved.

 

Crossed Arms Arrangement (note left hand clutching). Ptolemaic Female named Ta-irty. (AMSC-3, College of Wooster/AMSC 2004). © 2004 Akhmim Mummy Studies Consortium. All Rights Reserved. 

 

Peeled-back view of a resin cap covering nasal orifice. Ptolemaic Female, anonymous (AMSC-4 "Annie" Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia/AMSC 2006).© 2008 Akhmim Mummy Studies Consortium. All Rights Reserved. 

 

Distinctive arm arrangement. Ptolemaic Male, name possibly "Djedhor" (AMSC-5) Musée St. Rémi, Rheims/AMSC, 2006. © 2008 Akhmim Mummy StudiesConsortium. All Rights Reserved.
U-shaped suppository of rolled fabric was fitted into the nostrils of this 8th century BC Female (AMSC-6, Buffalo Museum of Science/AMSC 2006). © 2008 Akhmim Mummy Studies Consortium. All Rights Reserved.