19th Century Woman Mummified Inside the Airtight Metallic Case

19th Century Woman Mummified Inside the Airtight Metallic Case

Trista - May 7, 2019

19th Century Woman Mummified Inside the Airtight Metallic Case
3D imaging machine. Siemens Healthcare.

19. Digital Autopsy

Professor Conlogue was able to determine an incredible amount about the mummified woman’s life by conducting 3D imaging of her remains. The imaging showed not only her bones but also her internal organs, giving scientists clues about both her life and death. The imaging allowed them to deduce that she was an adult woman, but likely no older than 30 at the time of her death. She also showed signs of early arthritis in her back, indicating that she probably had a physically demanding job.

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