Egypt


Otago Daily Times

Be at Otago Museum on Wednesday as experts unveil the face of the mummy, which has not been seen for more than 2350 years, using forensic technology.

There will be an all-day Egyptian extravaganza, with a live mummification performance, talks, trails, astronomy and more.

The mummy will be revealed at 3pm in the Search Centre.




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- Mummy Facing Up To More Scrutiny
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- Scientists Unravel Mysteries Of Egyptian Mummy
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/02/050224101315.htm "The secrets of a 2,500-year-old Egyptian mummy are about to be revealed, thanks to experts at The University of Manchester. Researchers in the Centre for Biomedical Egyptology were approached...



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