Ancient Mummies Digitally Unwrapped To Reveal New Secrets

This casket has been sealed shut for thousands of years. It contains the mummified body of a singer from ancient Thebes, named Tamut, who lived around 900 BC. The British Museum in London has discovered a lot more about her, using 3D CT scans to peel away virtually the layers covering the mummy.

Topics:  thebes   bc the british museum   london   ct   daniel antoine   tamut   ancient   reveal   scans   
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