The radiographic investigation of two Egyptian mummies.
Radiography is a well-recognized method of nondestructive analysis of art objects and ancient relics. The methods and techniques used in the examination of two ancient Egyptian mummies are presented here. Additionally, the use of radiographic findings to help substantiate alleged historical information and to establish sex, age, and pathology of each specimen is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D002675:Child, Preschool; D000076144:Egypt, Ancient; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009106:Mummies; D011859:Radiography