Researchers ‘shocked’ to find Egyptian mummy was a pregnant woman

Archaeologists studying Warsaw ’s national collection of mummies expected to uncover a male priestPolish researchers examining an ancient Egyptian mummy that they expected to be a male priest were surprised when X-rays and computer tests revealed instead that it was a mummy of a woman who had been seven months pregnant.The researchers said on Thursday it was the world ’s first known case of such a well-preserved ancient mummy of a pregnant woman.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Archaeology Poland Egypt Egyptology World news Science Source Type: news