An archaeological expedition led by the Metropolitan Museum of New York in 1935 uncovered the tomb of Senmut in Deir Elbahari, Egypt. Within this tomb, they found the mummy of an elderly woman known as the “Screaming Woman,” due to her haunting expression. Recent research conducted by Egyptian scientists sheds new light on her life and death, revealing surprising details about her embalming process and preservation.
Dr. Sahar Saleem, a radiology professor at Cairo University, utilized advanced scientific techniques to analyze the Screaming Woman’s mummy. Contrary to previous beliefs, the examination showed that she was embalmed with high-quality materials, challenging the notion that her
Originally housed at Kasr Al Ainy School of Medicine in Cairo, the Screaming Woman was later moved to the Cairo Egyptian
2024-08-02 01:15:02
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