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Recreating the face of an ancient Egyptian priestess – without opening the sarcophogus

The lines on the 3D computer-generated skull might appear to be the guidelines of a surgeon preparing to operate. Markers denote the thickness of the soft tissue, the profile of the nose and a ...
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Scientists reconstruct the face of Egyptian priestess whose singing soothed the gods 2,800 years ago

Meresamun had a role of 'high religious prestige' in the inner sanctum of the temple at Karnak before she died in mysterious circumstances. Buried in a luxurious coffin, her mummy was purchased in ...