Egyptian Mummy
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Mummies And Death In Egypt
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Author : Françoise Dunand
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2006
Mummies And Death In Egypt written by Françoise Dunand and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with History categories.
"Today, a good century after the first X-rays of mummies, Egyptology has the benefit of all the methods and means at the disposal of forensic medicine. The 'mummy stories' we tell have changed their tone, but they have enjoyed much success, with fantastic scientific and technological results resolving the mysteries of the ancient land of the pharaohs."--from the Foreword Mummies are the things that fascinate us most about ancient Egypt. But what are mummies? How did the Egyptians create them? And why? What became of the people they once were? We are learning more all the time about the cultural processes surrounding mummification and the medical characteristics of ancient Egyptian mummies. In the first part of Mummies and Death in Egypt Françoise Dunand gives an overview of the history of mummification in Egypt from the prehistoric to the Roman period. She thoroughly describes the preparations of the dead (tombs and their furnishings, funerary offerings, ornamentation of the corpse, coffins, and canopic jars), and she includes a separate chapter on the mummification of animals. She links these various practices and behaviors to the religious beliefs of classical Egypt. In the second part of this book, Roger Lichtenberg, a physician and archaeologist, offers a fascinating narrative of his forensic research on mummies, much of it conducted with a portable X-ray machine on archaeological digs. His findings have revealed new information on the ages of the mummified, their causes of death, and the illnesses and injuries they suffered. Together, Dunand and Lichtenberg provide a state-of-the-art account of the science of mummification and its social and religious context.
A History Of Egyptian Mummies
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Author : Thomas Joseph Pettigrew
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1834
A History Of Egyptian Mummies written by Thomas Joseph Pettigrew and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1834 with Social Science categories.
The Egyptian Mummy
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Author : Stuart James Fleming
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
The Egyptian Mummy written by Stuart James Fleming and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Diseases categories.
An introduction to the history and science of mummification in Egypt. Scenes from the walls of tomb chapels, funerary statues, decorated coffins, papyri, and many other artifacts illustrate the complexity of ancient Egyptian funerary beliefs. X-rays and illustrations of unwrapped mummies will interest the general reader and armchair scientist.
The Mystery Of The Egyptian Mummy
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Author : Joyce Filer
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2003-12-11
The Mystery Of The Egyptian Mummy written by Joyce Filer and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-12-11 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Uncover the secrets of Hornedjitef--the man and the mummy! Hornedjitef was a priest of the temple of Amun in ancient Egypt more than 2,000 years ago. His mummy was carefully prepared for the afterlife with a golden mask, expensive jewelery and amulets, and two elaborate coffins. But who was he? How do we know his name? What job did he do? Where did he live, and what was his life like in ancient Egypt thousands of years ago? Experts at the British Museum have uncovered a huge amount of evidence about Hornedjitef. They have used the most up-to-date scientific techniques, plus a lot of careful archaeological detective work. Now readers can get on the case and discover Hornedjitefs secrets! In The Mystery of the Egyptian Mummy, readers can follow the fascinating detective work of experts in the British Museum who have discovered the evidence of who he was, his age and health, his home, his job, and what his life was like in ancient Egypt.
Inside Out Egyptian Mummy
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Author : Lorraine Jean Hopping
language : en
Publisher: becker&mayer! kids
Release Date : 2017-10-10
Inside Out Egyptian Mummy written by Lorraine Jean Hopping and has been published by becker&mayer! kids this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-10 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Calling all explorers and archaeologists! Inside Out: Egyptian Mummy comes with everything you need to start an Egyptian adventure from the outset to discovering a tomb, to unwrapping a mummy. Though the ancient civilization of Egypt may be long gone, its dead still have secrets to tell. From the myth of Isis and Osiris, to King Tut’s tomb, to the intricacies of preparing the body for its underworld journey, Inside Out: Egyptian Mummy takes you step by step into a tomb. Get a fascinating glimpse into how an ancient culture saw death and the afterlife beyond. That isn't all though! Alongside beautiful illustrations and photographs, an interactive die-cut model reveals the many rites of the Egyptian tomb. You will be amazed by everything from the iconic golden burial mask, to the lucky amulets the dead were buried with, protective linen wrappings, and even the mummified body and preserved sacred organs. And when it comes to hieroglyphics, hidden burial grounds, and missing treasure, there’s always more to uncover, so get your start now, who knows where your journeys will take you!
Egyptian Mummies And Modern Science
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Author : Rosalie David
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2008-02-04
Egyptian Mummies And Modern Science written by Rosalie David and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-02-04 with Social Science categories.
Egyptian mummies have always aroused popular and scientific interest; however, most modern studies, although significantly increased in number and range, have been published in specialist journals. Now, this unique book, written by a long-established team of scientists, brings this exciting, cross-disciplinary area of research to a wider readership. It shows how this team's multidisciplinary, investigative methods and the unique resource of the Egyptian Mummy Tissue Bank are being used for the new major international investigations of disease evolution and ancient Egyptian pharmacy and pharmacology. It also assesses the current status of palaeopathology and ancient DNA research, and treatments available for conserving mummified remains. Descriptions of the historical development of Egyptian mummifications and medicine and detailed references to previous scientific investigations provide the context for firsthand accounts of cutting-edge research by prominent specialists in this field, demonstrating how these techniques can contribute to a new perspective on Egyptology.
Egyptian Mummies
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Author : Delia Pemberton
language : en
Publisher: Raintree
Release Date : 2000-10
Egyptian Mummies written by Delia Pemberton and has been published by Raintree this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-10 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
From a prehistoric farmer, to a wealthy woman buried with her jewelry, to a grand priest of Amun, the day-to-day workings of Egyptian culture are revealed in the remains of seven British Museum mummies. Readers will discover what these people looked like, how they worked, what foods they ate, and why they prepared so eleborately for the afterlife, through nearly 100 color photographs that document how the life of the ordinary Egyptian was different--and not so different--from our lives today.
Egyptian Mummies
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Author : Grafton Elliot Smith
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-10-28
Egyptian Mummies written by Grafton Elliot Smith and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-28 with History categories.
First published in 2002. Egyptian Mummies is regarded by Egyptologists as the classic account of mummification in ancient Egypt. Originally published in 1924, its re-issue in complete form will be welcomed by all those who have sought rare second-hand copies in vain. This book provides the most comprehensive account available of the technical processes and materials employed by the ancient Egyptian embalmers, together with a historical analysis of their modification throughout the dynastic period. The authors draw on fully illustrated archaeological and pathological evidence together with Egyptian and Greek textual references to provide a thorough survey of the mummification process and attendant funeral ceremonies, and to offer clues to an understanding of the custom's significance and the reasons for its adoption.
A History Of Egyptian Mummies And An Account Of The Worship And Embalming Of The Sacred Animals By The Egyptians
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Author : Thomas Joseph Pettigrew
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1834
A History Of Egyptian Mummies And An Account Of The Worship And Embalming Of The Sacred Animals By The Egyptians written by Thomas Joseph Pettigrew and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1834 with Animal worship categories.
The Virtual Mummy
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Author : Sarah Underhill Wisseman
language : en
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Release Date : 2003
The Virtual Mummy written by Sarah Underhill Wisseman and has been published by University of Illinois Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with History categories.
The Virtual Mummy is a thoroughly readable introduction to the nondestructive techniques used by contemporary researchers to analyze the artifacts and culture of ancient Egypt. It tells the captivating story of the "virtual unwrapping" of an Egyptian mummy and the interdisciplinary project that allowed researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to investigate the person inside by way of an autopsy performed by computer. The mummy, acquired by the university's Spurlock Museum in 1989, was from the Fayum region of Egypt and is dated to about 100 a.d. Although other mummy projects have used destructive analytical techniques, the Spurlock mummy was never even unwrapped. Minute samples of loose material were taken for dating and for textile and wood analysis without affecting the integrity or display quality of the artifact. Faculty and staff members from area hospitals and University of Illinois departments including classics, anthropology, chemistry, textile sciences, and entomology were recruited by the Program on Ancient Technologies and Archaeological Materials for the project. The interdisciplinary team implemented a research plan that relied on medical imaging techniques including X rays and CT scans. They also utilized for the first time in the history of mummy research a Cray II supercomputer -- at the university's National Center for Supercomputing Applications -- to render three-dimensional images of the mummy's skull and body. Replete with illustrations, Sarah U. Wisseman's engaging chronicle of teamwork and research gives readers the chance to experience how ancient history melded with contemporary technology. The Virtual Mummy also includes a review of the development of mummification and a general history of mummy research.