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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 thighs

CAT scan. Cross section of the legs showing the fingers, bandages and upper thighs

The upper thighs are visible, but also the bones of the fingers, seen as two rows of small circles. There are some resin soaked bandages and packing under the legs.

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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