The scientific study of mummies

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2003-09-01otherChoice Reviews Online287 citationsclosed

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Paleopathology and ancient diseases Ancient Egypt and Archaeology History of Medicine Studies

Abstract

Preface Acknowledgements 1. History of mummy studies 2. Purpose of anthropogenic mummification 3. Mechanisms of mummification 4. The geography of mummies 5. Soft tissue taphonomy 6. Mummy study methodology 7. Animal mummies 8. Soft tissue paleopathology: diseases of the viscera 9. The museology of mummies 10. Use and abuse of mummies References Index.

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