Mummy of Pedeamun
In the past mummies were investigated by unwrapping them. However, this process can destroy valuable information and the mummy can never be re-wrapped exactly as it was.
One of the newest investigative techniques is CT (Computerised Tomography) scanning. The object is x-rayed many times and a computer can build up an image as either a cross-section or a 3D picture. The x-rays can reveal details of soft materials as well as solid features like bones. The mummy of Pedeamun has recently been examined using CT scanning.
A mummy being unwrapped in the 1900s
Pedeamun being scanned
X-ray image of the mummy's head from the side
X-ray image of the mummy's head
X-ray image of the mummy's chest
X-ray image of the mummy's abdomen
X-ray image of the mummy's hands and upper legs
X-ray image of the mummy's legs
Visitors to World Museum Liverpool's Ancient Egypt gallery can see the coffin of a mummy called Padiamun, the alternative spelling of Pedeamun. Although they share the same name they are actually completely different mummies, as it was a popular name in Ancient Egypt.
Sources of information
National Museums Liverpool website
- Investigating Pedeamun the mummy - you can see some of the CT scan images of the mummy in this online feature
- Ancient Egypt gallery - the popular gallery at World Museum Liverpool
