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Investigating Pedeamun the mummy

Nose area area of the mummyUpper jaw area of the mummyRibs area of the mummyUpper thighs area of the mummyFeet area of the mummy
Nose areaUpper jawRibsUpper thighsFeet

Conservators often use cutting edge technology to investigate delicate ancient objects without damaging them. One of the newest techniques is CT (Computerised Tomography) scanning. Click on different areas of the mummy of Pedeamun above to see examples of CT scans through his body displayed in the box below.

CT scan of upper jaw

CAT scan. Cross section of the head showing the upper jaw, teeth and packing

Upper jaw showing teeth and textile packing inside the mouth, part of mummification process and ritual.

Further information

Pedeamun himself is on display in Reveal at the National Conservation Centre, with a special interactive that allows visitors to thoroughly investigate what lies under his bandages - without removing a single one.

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