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Otago University (NZ) reconstructed a mummy face

by admin on Jan.30, 2009, under Archaeology

“The face of an Egyptian mummy at Otago Museum has been revealed for the first time in over 2,000 years.

The 35-year-old female aristocrat has been part of the museum’s collection for more than a century.

The facial reconstruction of the mummy is the result of over a year’s work by a team from Otago University and they are confident that their modern day model is extremely accurate.”

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