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Prepared for Eternity: A study of human embalming techniques in ancient Egypt using computerised tomography scans of mummies
Robert Loynes
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Paperback. This publication brings together personal analyses of sixty CT scans of ancient Egyptian human mummies collected from many museums throughout the UK and continental Europe. The effect is that of performing 'virtual autopsies' ('virtopsies') allowing techniques of mummification to be examined. Series: Archaeopress Egyptology. Num Pages: 269 pages, Illustrated throughout in black & white with 7 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HDDG; MBG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 300 x 209 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1028.
This publication brings together personal analyses of sixty CT scans of ancient Egyptian human mummies collected from many museums throughout the UK and continental Europe. The effect is that of performing `virtual autopsies' (`virtopsies') allowing techniques of mummification to be examined. The historical age of the mummies ranges from the Middle Kingdom to the Roman Period. Several new observations are made regarding the preparation of mummies and confirmation of previously described themes is tempered by the observation of variations probably indicating individual workshop practices. The work presents a springboard for further detailed research on the subject. About the ... Read more
This publication brings together personal analyses of sixty CT scans of ancient Egyptian human mummies collected from many museums throughout the UK and continental Europe. The effect is that of performing `virtual autopsies' (`virtopsies') allowing techniques of mummification to be examined. The historical age of the mummies ranges from the Middle Kingdom to the Roman Period. Several new observations are made regarding the preparation of mummies and confirmation of previously described themes is tempered by the observation of variations probably indicating individual workshop practices. The work presents a springboard for further detailed research on the subject. About the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Archaeopress
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
1033g
Number of Pages
269
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781784911102
SKU
V9781784911102
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About Robert Loynes
Robert Loynes is an Orthopaedic Surgeon who, after retirement, carried out the research described in this publication and was subsequently awarded a PhD in Egyptology. His lifelong interest in Egyptology and a lifetime career using medical images fired his passion for the subject of mummy research specifically using CT scans as a tool.
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