Budapest, May 7 (SANA) Researchers in Hungary have uncovered new scientific details about Egyptian mummies more than 2,300 years old using advanced medical imaging technologies that allowed non-invasive examination of the remains.
According to a report published by SciTechDaily, the study was conducted by the Medical Imaging Centre at Semmelweis University using advanced computed tomography (CT) scanners equipped with photon-counting detectors to produce ultra-high-resolution images of mummified remains preserved at the university’s Museum of the History of Medicine.
Researchers said the scanning procedures were carried out under strict preservation protocols, enabling detailed analysis of internal structures, embalming methods and physical conditions without damaging the artifacts.
Preliminary findings indicate that the oldest remains date back to between 401 and 259 BC. The samples are currently being re-examined using newer technologies as part of an ongoing research project aimed at expanding archaeological and biological databases.
The high-resolution scans enabled scientists to study detailed anatomical features, including teeth, skull sutures and preserved soft tissues, improving biological age estimates and supporting the creation of three-dimensional reconstructions and facial approximations of some individuals.
Researchers also identified possible health conditions in some of the mummies, including signs consistent with osteoporosis in one case, while further analysis is underway to refine additional findings.
Experts said modern imaging technologies represent a major advancement in mummy research by allowing scientists to extract new information without direct intervention or damage to archaeological remains, opening broader possibilities for understanding ancient life and embalming practices.
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