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First pregnant Egyptian mummy surprises researchers
CNN ^ | Published 30th April 2021 | Lianne Kolirin, •

Posted on 04/30/2021 11:02:20 AM PDT by BenLurkin

Wojtek Ejsmond, one of the three co-founders of the Warsaw Mummy Project, told CNN the mummy was first brought to Poland in 1826 by Jan Wężyk-Rudzki.

At that time it was believed to be a woman, but the view changed during the 1920s when an inscription on the sarcophagus was translated to reveal the name of an Egyptian priest, Hor-Djehuty. Though it belongs to the University of Warsaw, the mummy has been on loan to the museum since 1917 where it has been on display.

During the course of its research, the team revealed some interesting clues. Using computer tomography, which meant the mummy's bandages did not have to be removed, they found that the body had a delicate skeletal structure. More detailed analysis convinced the researchers the body was female as there was no sign of a penis. A 3D visualization of the body clearly showed long, curly hair and mummified breasts, according to the team.

One of the biggest questions the scientists have is why the fetus -- whose gender has not been determined -- remained in place as internal organs were routinely removed prior to mummification.

(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...


TOPICS: History
KEYWORDS: ancientautopsies; egypt; egyptianmummy; epigraphyandlanguage; godsgravesglyphs; helixmakemineadouble; hordjehuty; janwykrudzki; latekingdom; mummies; mummy; mummytoldme; pregnant; pregnantmummy; ptolemaicdynasty; romanempire; warsawmummyproject; wojtekejsmond
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To: BenLurkin

Though it belongs to the University of Warsaw, the mummy has been on loan to the museum since 1917 where it has been on display.

See, this is the thing that bothers me about all the digging up of mummies.

If a ship, or a sub, goes down, that’s a tomb, and it to be left at the bottom of the sea, and is still property of the government.

Should not the dead of Egypt belong to, and in, Egypt?


21 posted on 04/30/2021 11:05:14 PM PDT by ro_dreaming ("XX = female; XY = male. Who's the science deniers now?" - Me)
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To: Candor7

His wife is barely alive.

That guy’s wife is barely alive, but he hasn’t had sex with her in decades. I’m over 50, and I don’t think he’s had sex with her since I’ve been alive. (Chelsea is NOT his daughter - I’d demand both of them, Shillary, and Webb Hubbell send a saliva sample (with slick Willie, you have to specify, ya know) to Ancestry.com before I’d believe she was a blood Clinton.


22 posted on 04/30/2021 11:07:11 PM PDT by ro_dreaming ("XX = female; XY = male. Who's the science deniers now?" - Me)
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To: ro_dreaming

Chelsea is a spitting ( pardon my pun) image of Wes Hubble.


23 posted on 05/01/2021 1:45:41 AM PDT by Candor7 ((Obama Fascism:http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/05/barack_obama_the_quintessentia_1.html) )
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To: Red Badger

“But you know, if I were a single man, I might ask that mummy out. That’s a good looking mummy.”


24 posted on 05/01/2021 1:50:56 AM PDT by Fresh Wind (Der Impfstoff macht frei.)
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To: Fresh Wind
“But you know, if I were a single man, I might ask that mummy out. That’s a good looking mummy.”

MILF!


25 posted on 05/01/2021 2:01:43 AM PDT by Bratch
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To: Bratch

LOL!


26 posted on 05/01/2021 5:14:37 AM PDT by Fresh Wind (Der Impfstoff macht frei.)
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To: SunkenCiv

Re-pong


27 posted on 05/01/2021 7:27:53 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire. Or both.)
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To: BenLurkin; StayAt HomeMother; Ernest_at_the_Beach; 1ofmanyfree; 21twelve; 24Karet; ...
Thanks BenLurkin. They should consider c-section.

28 posted on 05/01/2021 7:39:25 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: Red Badger

It was him!

It wasn’t me.

5.56mm


29 posted on 05/01/2021 7:45:58 AM PDT by M Kehoe (Quid Pro Joe and the Ho ain't my president.)
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To: SunkenCiv

Was the baby also wrapped?


30 posted on 05/01/2021 8:26:52 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (Lean on Joe Biden to follow Donald Trump's example and donate his annual salary to charity. )
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To: a fool in paradise
Indirectly.

31 posted on 05/01/2021 8:33:32 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: SunkenCiv

And was there a nesting egg wrapped inside that?


32 posted on 05/01/2021 8:35:28 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (Lean on Joe Biden to follow Donald Trump's example and donate his annual salary to charity. )
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To: a fool in paradise
People who study mummies aren't wrapped too tight. Thank you, thank you, be sure to tip your waitresses, other than the one we call Eileen, that's just cruel.

33 posted on 05/01/2021 8:40:10 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: BenLurkin; StayAt HomeMother; Ernest_at_the_Beach; 1ofmanyfree; 21twelve; 24Karet; ...
This topic was posted 4/30/2021, thanks again BenLurkin.
Just an update.
Mummy of the Mysterious Lady may have had nose or throat cancer
Bob Yirka | Phys.org | July 22, 2022
Mummy of the Mysterious Lady may have had nose or throat cancer | Bob Yirka | Phys.org | July 22, 2022

34 posted on 07/26/2022 11:25:00 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: SunkenCiv

Bill Clinton’s?.........................


35 posted on 07/26/2022 11:26:28 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

My first thought...


36 posted on 07/26/2022 11:35:04 AM PDT by null and void (No world is so large that it can't fit within the pages of a book)
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To: Red Badger

Slick isn’t even the father of his *own* child.


37 posted on 07/26/2022 11:42:11 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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To: ro_dreaming

She’s not a blood Clinton. In fact, she looks exactly like her sire. Research it. Someone in the law firm Killary worked for when she was disbarred, I believe. If you see his photo, you’ll know for sure.

‘Face

;o]


38 posted on 07/26/2022 11:42:58 AM PDT by Monkey Face ( ~~ We can't all be George Washingtons, but we can all be patriots. ~~ FB )
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To: ro_dreaming

I’d demand both of them, Shillary, and Webb Hubbell send a saliva sample (with slick Willie, you have to specify, ya know)

Dear Mr. Clinton,
Next time please LICK the envelope closed !
Signed the editors.


39 posted on 07/26/2022 11:46:06 AM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: exDemMom
Obviously, the ancient embalmers did not want to separate mother and child.

That would be why.

It was not uncommon to have any still born children mummified and buried with their parent.

Tut's tomb had two of his children in it.

40 posted on 07/26/2022 11:53:24 AM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (The nation of france was named after a hedgehog... The hedgehog's name was Kevin... Don't ask)
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