A chemical and physicochemical study of an Egyptian mummy 'Iset Iri Hetes' from the Ptolemaic period III-I B.C.

Abstract:

:Chemical and physicochemical examinations of the fragments of an Egyptian mummy dated between the 3rd and 1st century B.C. were performed. The chemical examinations indicated the presence of resin in the skull and in the fragments of bandages wrapped around the mummy. An analysis of the infrared spectra of the fragments indicated a type of resin originating from the Copal group. Physicochemical investigations showed that main chemical elements such as Ca, Mg, Na, K, P and trace chemical elements such as Fe, Zn, Cu, and Pb occurred in bone fragments in proportions typical for people living today. In tooth fragments, values were similar to normal except for K, P, and Zn, which were lower, and Pb, which was absent. In the fingernails, most elements were found in much higher concentrations except for Cu and Pb, which were lower. The results of the study in terms of their implications on mummification are discussed.

journal_name

Forensic Sci Int

authors

Kłys M,Lech T,Zieba-Palus J,Białka J

doi

10.1016/s0379-0738(98)00192-3

keywords:

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1999-01-25 00:00:00

pages

217-28

issue

3

eissn

0379-0738

issn

1872-6283

pii

S0379-0738(98)00192-3

journal_volume

99

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