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A mummy, known as the “Untouchable,” was discovered nearly a century ago in the Valley of the Kings region of the ancient city of Luxor. Renowned Egyptologist Howard Carter made the discovery in 1919, three years before he found the magnificent tomb of Tutankhamun.
The method used to tie the embalming cloths of this ancient corpse has not been used on any other mummy. The wrapping of the fabrics has created an intricate pattern on the mummy's face which resembles the architectural design of Egypt's famous pyramids.
The amount of precision and finesse in the mummy's packaging suggests that this individual was a very important figure in ancient Egyptian society. But the identity of the body remains unknown, as opening the mummified cloths to study it may irreparably damage this unique mummification technique.
I’d never heard of.! Thanks for posting this, Rick.
ReplyDeleteAnon@3:52am - You're very welcome.
DeleteWow! Wild.... Perhaps someday someone will figure it out by the cloth over the body?
ReplyDeleteWith today's technologies, non-invasive scans can be performed to "see" beneath the wrapping. Is the mummy in the British museum?
ReplyDeleteAnon@8:47am - Apparently it's in the Louvre.
DeleteEst exposée au Louvre.
ReplyDeleteOn spécule qu'il était un homme riche et également un grand prêtre.
Les mystères de l'Egypyt antique intriguent encore beaucoup de monde aujourd'hui.
-Beau Mec à Deauville