A team of researchers recently used computer tomography (CT) scanning technology to “digitally unwrap” the mummy of an Egyptian King, Amenhotep I. The researchers from Cairo University used CT scans to explore the internals of the mummy and discovered several details that were not known before. Here’s what was unveiled.
The lead researcher, Dr. Sahar Saleem, detailed her findings in the Frontiers journal recently. The mummy of the Egyptian King was first discovered in Deir el-Bahari, which is a small village outside the world-famous Valley of Kings, back in 1881. For the last 140 years, however, scientists and researchers have been skeptical about unwrapping the mummy, fearing they would damage the detailed face mask and the bandages on the body.
It was further discovered that the body showed no signs of external wounds or damages that may have led to his death. Although, the researchers did find multiple postmortem injuries, which they assume, were made by grave robbers. For those who don’t know, grave robbers were the ones who stole valuable items from the mummified bodies of Egyptian Kings.
