Egypt digitally dismantles the mummy of Pharaoh Amenhotep Ia Science and Technology News

Researchers have found new mummification techniques used for Pharaoh Amenhotep I, whose rule is Ka

Egypt has digitally “unbalanced” the mummy of the famous pharaoh Amenhotep I since its secrets were discovered in 1881 without breaking his funeral mask.

Advanced digital imaging allowed researchers to discover new mummification techniques used for the pharaoh who ruled from 1525 to 1504 BC.

The investigation was announced by Sahar Saleem, a radiology professor at Cairo University and renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass, a former minister of antiquity, in a statement issued by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquity on Tuesday.

“Saleem and Hawass used advanced X-ray technology, CT [computed tomography] scanning, as well as advanced computer software programs, to digitally release Amenhotep I mummy in a safe, non-invasive method without having to touch the mummy, ”he added.

“Egyptian research has revealed for the first time the face of King Amenhotep I, in addition to many secrets about his age, health, mummification and special rebirth.”

Studies have shown that Amenhotep Ia was the first pharaoh to be mummified with his arms crossed and the last to be removed from his head.

A CT scan showed that the pharaoh, who had been in the military for several years during his 21-year reign, died at the age of 35, apparently from injuries or illness.

The mummy found in Luxor, southern Egypt, is the only one that has not been released by archaeologists to unravel the narrow strips to hide the mask and flower garlands that surround it like hair.