02.08.2024 11:00
The 'Screaming Woman' mummy, who lived 3,500 years ago, has surprised scientists. The mummy, discovered in 1935, appears to be frozen in a state of agony, screaming at the moment of death. Research has shown that she was 48 years old, 1.54 meters tall, and had mild spinal arthritis. The fact that her internal organs were not removed, contrary to the tradition of the time, raises new questions about the mummy's condition. The cause of the woman's death still remains a mystery.
A mummy from ancient Egypt, who lived 3,500 years ago, has caught the attention of researchers. This mummy, known as the "Screaming Woman," appears to be frozen in a state of agony, as if she was screaming at the moment of her death.
Discovered in 1935, the mummy belonged to a woman who wore a black wig and carried valuable rings. Scientists have examined the mummy using the latest technologies.
Research has shown that the woman was around 48 years old, 1.54 meters tall, and suffered from mild spinal arthritis. The use of expensive materials in the mummification process suggests that she may have been an important figure.
Dr. Sahar Saleem has suggested that the expression on the woman's face could be a result of "cadaveric spasm," indicating a violent and painful death.
Interestingly, unlike the mummification tradition of that time, the woman's internal organs were not removed. This raises new questions about why and how the mummy ended up in this state.
This study, published in the journal Frontiers in Medicine, provides new insights into life and death in ancient Egypt. However, the cause of death of the "Screaming Woman" still remains a mystery.