by Almost a century ago, a mummy, which is known as “untirable”, was discovered in the valley of the Kings region of the old city of Luxor. The renowned Egyptologist Howard Carter made in 1919, three years before he found the great grave Tutankhamun.
The method with which the balsamy towels of these old body bind was not used for any other mummy. Wrapping the fabrics has created a complicated pattern on the face of mom that resembles the architectural design of the famous Pyramid Egypt.
The amount of precision and finesse in the packaging of the mummy suggests that this person was a very important figure in ancient Egyptian society. However, the identity of the body remains unknown, since the mummification of the mummified cloths is opened to examine, this unique mummification technique can irreparably damage.
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Scientists have used other methods to look and have found information on their identity.
CT scans and X-rays without the touch of the mummyIf researchers have revealed that the mummy of “Bashiri” was a man who was about 167 centimeters tall.
Scholars argue that the mummy between the 2nd and early 3rd centuries BC
The art of mummification was at its peak during this time. The mummy offers a unique view of funeral rites during the Ptolema pans and is currently kept in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
The fabric rolls and drawings on the face of the mummy resemble the architectural design of Egyptian pyramids, which can display the degree of respect and the high status of this person in society.
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But why can’t scientists be unwasting this mummy?
Opening the funter is the most direct way to get information about the remains in it. However, these fabrics are very sensitive and fragile, and the damage would destroy the only known example of this mummification technique.
For this reason, specialists have used non-invasive methods such as CT scans and X-rays.
The researchers say that the observation of the decorative appearance of the mummy provides information about the livelihood of this person in life. For example, the side lock on its chest consists of several rows of pearls and has barbs in the form of a falcon head, which is seen as a sign of prosperity and influence.
The top that covers the body of the mom contains scenes of the deceased who lie on a bed, surrounded by the deities of Isis and Nephthys. Also at his side are the four sons of the god Horus, child of ISIS.
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The veneer of the mummified feet also shows two representations of Anubis, the god of the funeral. These details suggest that this person was a very rich and important man, but none of these clues led to the discovery of his name.
The only existing indication of the identity of this individual is an inscription that was hastily written in his grave, which the name “Bashiri” or “Neno” can be. However, experts have so far not been able to determine which name is the right one.
Specialists continue to use non-invasive methods to examine these amazing remains, and can reveal more indications of the identity of mom.
Until then, Bashiris Mummie remains wrapped in a halo of the secret.
