0 Mystery of Mummies Cause of Death Revealed

Some forensic scientists solved the mystery of the murder that occurred 5,500 years ago. This is thanks to new technologies that allow them to study the fatal wound in the body of the dead mummy pathetic.

Reported by the Telegraph, mummy, known officially as Gebelein Man it has been a tourist attraction to visit the British Museum since 1901. With red hair condition, the mummy was better known as Ginger.

Using digital images and scanning technology, scientists believe that the mummy was killed after being killed an attacker who came by surprise. Make mummy lying without being able to fight.

Detail analysis of the wounds left on the body suggests that the mummy was a victim of sadistic murders. Shoulder and rib bottom devastated stiletto jab barrage from behind. Sharps can be copper or stone with a length of about five inches.

The scientists also identified that the mummy was killed when he was about 18-21 years old. This is evident from the results of scanning internal organs that show the condition of the muscles are still in development.

Antoine Daniel, curator of physical anthropology at the museum, said, "We are not only able to identify that the Man Gebelein was young when he died, but also ensures that he died from stab from behind."

The results of this study is quite a concern given previous analyzes of early humans is very rare that can reveal the cause of death.



Source: news.viva.co.id