This thesis reports the results of the study of two Egyptian mummies housed at Tulane University since 1852. Background information includes an inventory of the Egyptian collection, as well as the results of research into the mummies' origin. The bodies were subject to a noninvasive, nondestructive study protocol, based on direct observation, stereoscopic microscopy and radiographic procedures Mummy 1 (Nefer Atethu, assigned name) was a subadult female who died from complications of childbirth between 12 and 16 years of age. An expansive disarticulation of the pelvic skeleton (dislocation of the symphysis pubis and symmetrical diastases of the sacroiliac joints), in the absence of any other sign of disease, supports the diagnosis. Her form of intentional mummification and degree of preservation are characteristic of the 21st dynasty (Third Intermediate Period) Mummy 2 (Got Thothi Aunk) according to the 19th century Egyptologists' research, was 'Chief of the Artificers of the Abode of Ammon,' and died during the rule of Osorkon III (23rd dynasty, 989 BCE). The unrolling of this mummy in Boston (1850) was a pivotal event that resulted in the arrival of the bodies in New Orleans a year later. Got Thothi Aunk died between 40 and 50 years of age from unknown causes. His body shows signs of osteoarthrosis, osteoporosis and chronic periodontal disease. The embalming of this body corresponds to the 21st dynasty. Further studies are recommended, with an emphasis on the preservation of these valuable bodies / acase@tulane.edu
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:TULANE/oai:http://digitallibrary.tulane.edu/:tulane_26673 |
| Date | January 1999 |
| Contributors | Lombardi, Guido Paolo (Author), Verano, John W (Thesis advisor) |
| Publisher | Tulane University |
| Source Sets | Tulane University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Rights | Access requires a license to the Dissertations and Theses (ProQuest) database., Copyright is in accordance with U.S. Copyright law |
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