“Mummies, Science and Egyptology II” at the University of Manchester
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The University of Manchester is hosting “Mummies, Science and Egyptology II”, a day school on Saturday 6th February to discuss the scientific study of ancient Egyptian mummies, including Ramses the Great.
Professor Rosalie David, who will lecture at the day school, said: “Even in death Ramesses II remains a fascinating figure. In 1974, Egyptologists noticed the condition of the mummy was deteriorating. They decided to fly Ramesses II’s mummy to Paris for examination – and he was issued an Egyptian passport that listed his occupation as “King (deceased)”. The mummy was received at Le Bourget airport, just outside Paris, with the full military honours befitting a king. In Paris, Ramesses’ mummy was diagnosed and treated for a fungal infection. During the examination, scientific analysis revealed the pharaoh’s arthritis, poor circulation and appalling dental condition.”
- Traveling Back in Time to see Egyptian Art
- Frescoes, Pharaohs, Temples and Tombs
- Video Taping to Improve Oral Fluency
