Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb

by John H. Taylor

The 3,000-year-old mummy of the ancient Egyptian priest Nesperennub has never been removed from its beautifully painted case. Just like a freshly discovered archaeological site, it contains a wealth of data about the remote past, yet this information remained inaccessible to us until recently, when technology unlocked its secrets.

Without disturbing the original wrappings, we are now able to visualize every feature and amulet in 3D and answer questions about Nesperennub as a person. What did he look like? What diseases did he suffer from? And what is the mysterious bowl sitting on top of his head?

This new and extended edition unravels the mystery of the Egyptian mummy, casting new light upon the world of Nesperennub and the ancient tradition of mummification.

Genres: History

63 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Zach Opsitnick · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice cursory coverage of mummification and a good lesson on a mummy I never knew about. Could've gone into more detail but the photos were nice.