This is one of my favorite x-rays of an animal mummy in our collection. You’ll get to see this
This is one of my favorite x-rays of an animal mummy in our collection. You’ll get to see this ibis mummy and many others in our upcoming exhibition Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt. In anticipation of this exhibition, conservators have been reviewing our animal mummies for stability. We’ve also been reviewing our past x-rays, CT scans and other analysis with colleagues from other institutions to compile as much information as possible. This x-ray and additional CT scans suggest that this is a male Sacred Ibis, and that all of the internal organs were removed. Radiocarbon dating of the linens suggests this mummy is from 410-200 B.C.E.Posted by Tina March -- source link
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