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Unwrapping A Mummy: The Life, Death, And Embalming Of Horemkenesi (Egyptian Bookshelf)
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Horemkenesi Was An Egyptian Priest And Official Who Lived At Thebes In The Eleventh Century B.C. The Unwrapping And Scientific Examination Of His Mummified Body (The Last Such Investigation To Have Been Carried Out In Britain) Provided A Rare Opportunity To Study The Remains Of A Known Historical Figure Using The Most Sophisticated Technology And Methods Of Analysis. By Combining The Results Of This Study With Information From Inscriptions On Horemkenesi'S Coffin And Rock Graffiti Recording His Work In The Cemeteries Of Thebes, It Is Possible To Build Up A Fascinating Picture Of The Life, Death, And Mummification Of An Ancient Egyptian.The First Part Of This Book Considers Horemkenesi'S Life And Work Against The Backdrop Of Upper Egypt In The Troubled Times Of The Early Twentieth Dynasty. The Second Part Concentrates On The Unwrapping Of The Mummy: Its Careful Planning, How The Delicate Operation Was Carried Out, And What Discoveries Were Made. What Did Horemkenesi Look Like? How Old Was He At Death? What Was The State Of His Health? Why Did The Embalmers Not Remove His Brain, And Why Were His Internal Organs Missing? These And Other Questions Are Answered In This Stimulating Book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Unwrapping a Mummy: The Life, Death, and Embalming of Horemkenesi'? A: The book explores the life, death, and mummification process of Horemkenesi, an ancient Egyptian priest, focusing on the scientific examination of his mummified body.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by John H. Taylor.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: This book was published on January 1, 1995.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 111 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, this book is listed as new.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Archaeology.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition published by the University of Texas Press.
- Q: Does the book provide insights into the embalming process? A: Yes, the book details the embalming techniques used during Horemkenesi's time and discusses why certain organs were not removed.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers will gain insights into ancient Egyptian life, the specifics of Horemkenesi's health and appearance, and the scientific discoveries made during the unwrapping of his mummy.