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    The mummy unmasked: Medical scans give amazing images of ancient Egyptians The patient’s age is 3,000 and as for their medical history, that is literally shrouded in mystery. This is an Egyptian mummy having a CT scan to unlock the secrets of its civilisation. Expert Dr Abeer Helmi says the latest X-ray techniques can provide clear three-dimensional pictures of the historical treasures inside the casks – without risking damage by opening them up. Brilliant! 

    The mummy unmasked: Medical scans give amazing images of ancient Egyptians

    The patient’s age is 3,000 and as for their medical history, that is literally shrouded in mystery.

    This is an Egyptian mummy having a CT scan to unlock the secrets of its civilisation.

    Expert Dr Abeer Helmi says the latest X-ray techniques can provide clear three-dimensional pictures of the historical treasures inside the casks – without risking damage by opening them up.

    Brilliant!