Sunday, December 15, 2024

Just don't get cursed

 

The Field Museum of Chicago has been looking inside their mummies, to learn more about their lives.

Just as long as they don't invoke an ancient curse, I'm OK with that.

New research on mummified remains offer scientists rare glimpse behind ancient wrappings

This is the face on Harwa's coffin. You can actually see pictures of who resides inside, but I'm going to leave that to your discretion.


More about Harwa:

"The mummified individual known as Harwa has long been a favorite at the Field. Also from the Third Intermediate Period, he lived about 3,000 years ago. The scans taken have revealed that Harwa lived a relatively cushy life as the Doorkeeper of the 22nd Kingdom’s granary. Images of his spine reveal that even at his increased age (early to mid-40s) he shows no immediate signs of ailments that would come from performing repeated physical labor. Furthermore, his extremely well-kept teeth reinforce his high social status as he had access to high-quality foods.

Harwa has an extensive legacy of having a very full afterlife. Archival Field Museum publications share Harwa’s tale as the first mummified person to fly on an airplane in 1939. Upon arrival in New York City, he was welcomed with a variety of activities beyond the wildest dreams of an ancient person, including visiting a Broadway show. When his two-year stint on display at the New York World’s Fair ended, he became the first mummy to get lost in luggage, as he was accidentally sent to San Francisco rather than back home to the Field Museum."

So, as they saying goes, if you don't know, ask your mummy. And they did.


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