In 1881, the mummy of an ancient Egyptian king or Pharaoh named Amenhotep 1 was discovered which is estimated to be 3,500 years old. After a long time, finally this mummy was dismantled although not physically but digitally with the help of technology.
Quoted by us from CNN, Tuesday (21/6/2022) the mummy that was found decorated with a wreath was apparently so fragile when found that scientists decided not to open it manually. Thus, this is the only royal mummy that has never been opened for research in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Now, with the help of advanced technology, these mummies can be dismantled digitally. The trick is, Egyptian scientists scan it with computerized tomography (CT) to find out what is inside and the condition of the king's mummy.
"By opening it digitally, the mummy shows its virtual layers, both the mask, the bandage on its body, and the mummy itself. We can study the mummy in good condition in great detail," said Dr Sahar Saleem, professor of radiology at Cairo University.
See how the mummy of the king of Egypt can be seen up to his skull with a digital scan. It is revealed that King Amenhotep I was about 35 years old when he died. He is 169 cm tall and has been circumcised, his teeth in good condition.
As for the profile of his face, it was revealed that his chin is quite small, his nose is small, his hair is curly, and his teeth are a bit prominent. The study found no signs of injuries or the like to determine what caused his death.
Yet there is some damage found in the mummy of this king of Egypt, which may have been caused by tomb looters in the past.
King Amenhotep I ruled in Egypt between 1525 and 1504 BC. He was the second king in the 18th Dynasty. His reign was peaceful and he built many temples.