Ancient Mummies' CT Scans Uncover 2,000-Year-Old Human Secrets
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2,000-Year-Old Mummies Reveal Surprising Human Secrets Through CT Scans
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News18•02-03-2026, 07:44
2,000-Year-Old Mummies Reveal Surprising Human Secrets Through CT Scans
•High-resolution CT scans of 2,000-year-old Egyptian mummies Nes-Min and Nes-Hor reveal unprecedented details about their lives and health.
•Scans conducted at Keck Medicine, USC, used a 320-slice CT machine, capturing over 50,000 images to create detailed 3D models.
•Nes-Min suffered from severe lower back pain and spine degeneration, while Nes-Hor had severe hip degeneration and dental problems.
•The findings indicate that ancient Egyptians faced health issues remarkably similar to modern humans, such as back pain, joint issues, and dental problems.
•Scans also uncovered burial objects like scarab beetles and amulets, providing insight into ancient Egyptian mortuary practices.
