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  • Title: [A sarcophagus with a surprise: computed tomography of a mummy from the Late Period of ancient Egypt].
    Author: Isidro A, Díez-Santacoloma I, Bagot J, Milla L, Gallart A.
    Journal: Radiologia; 2016; 58(1):64-71. PubMed ID: 26642819.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: Diagnostic imaging techniques, at present especially computed tomography (CT), have become the most important noninvasive method for the study of mummies because they enable high resolution images and three-dimensional reconstructions without damaging the mummified subject. We present a sarcophagus with a mummy hidden inside that was acquired by a gallery in Barcelona. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The sarcophagus and mummy were examined by CT at the Hospital Universitari Sagrat Cor in Barcelona. A flexible clamp was used to obtain tissue samples for further study. RESULTS: The results showed the presence of an anatomically intact female human subject albeit with a destructured thorax and upper abdomen. Various metal objects were detected, corresponding to amulets, artificial eyes, and an external wooden brace. CONCLUSION: CT is an excellent noninvasive imaging technique for the detailed study of mummies, as it enables not only the anatomic identification of the mummified subject but also the obtainment of tissue samples for complementary analyses. The description of these findings enables us to know the major radiologic landmarks for the paleopathologic study of mummies.
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