Scientists Reconstruct the Face of Ancient Egyptian Priest – linked from Daily Mail
Experts have reconstructed the face of an ancient Egyptian priest using cutting edge forensic techniques.
The mummy, called Kent, lived during the XVIII Dynasty and may have witnessed the reigns of Tutankhamen or Nefertiti.
A CT scan of the mummy revealed that the man was around aged around 50 years when he died.
Dr Matteo Borrini, forensic anthropologist and lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University, applied forensic techniques on the remains to reconstruct the features of the mummy.
Scanning allowed scientists to create an exact copy of the skull without disturbing the fragile bandages that hold the remains together.
The scan also allowed individual muscles of the face to be reproduced.
Experts believe the the mummy, which is the oldest at the Egyptian Museum of Florence, was a high ranking person and probably a dignitary or a priest.
The hair, that could not be approximated from any anatomical remains, were designed by Dr Borrini in collaboration with Professor Donatella Lippi from the University of Florence and the Director of the Egyptian Museum Dr Maria Cristina Guidotti.
They took both the dynasty and the social status of the mummy into account when coming up with the style.
EGYPT’S 18TH DYNASTY
The XVIII Dynasty is perhaps the most famous in the study of Ancient Egypt.
Known as the New Kingdom, it was the first of the three dynasties in which ancient Egypt reached the peak of its power.
The New Kingdom of Egypt, also referred to as the Egyptian Empire, began in the 16th century BC and ended in the 11th century BC.
Famous pharaohs of the XVIII Dynasty include Tutankhamen, Hatshepsut, the longest-reigning woman-pharaoh of an indigenous dynasty, and Akhenaten, the ‘heretic pharaoh’, with his queen, Nefertiti.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3226253/Giving-mummy-face-Forensic-techniques-used-reconstruct-bandaged-head-ancient-Egyptian-priest.html#ixzz3lOHpUhif
Conflicting report from Softpedia proposing Kent lived in XVII Dynasty:
http://news.softpedia.com/news/scientists-reconstruct-the-face-of-ancient-egyptian-priest-491234.shtml
About juliet
Juliet Le Page has trained in many dance forms including Classical Ballet, Modern Dance, Jazz, and Flamenco and Middle Eastern Dance. She was one of the earliest exponents of Belly Dance in Melbourne and her first performance was in 1980. She soon became disenchanted with Belly Dance and stopped to pursue other opportunities in the arts, including script re-writes, directing, production as well as performance in theatre, TV and film.
In 1995 Juliet was introduced to the work of Hilal and has since traveled the world in pursuit of excellence in the art of teaching and performing Egyptian Dance. Her dedication and discipline was rewarded in 2000 when she was invited to become an Applicant for teacher training by the Hilal Art Foundation. Juliet was awarded her full licence in 2004. She continues to hone her skills under the auspice of Marie Al Fajr.
She has lectured in universities and to arts groups and has also been interviewed on National radio and for documentaries. She has performed for Arabic festivals, television and in theaters at the invitation of arts bodies. In July 2003, Juliet was invited by The Consul General of Egypt to perform at the official function celebrating Egyptian National Day. She has been interviewed and has performed on the Egyptian Show on community television.
She has completed studies in psychology, anatomy and physiology and is a qualified fitness instructor as well as a licenced practitioner of the GYROKINESIS® Method*. Her research and knowledge on functional alignment and physical form relative to Egyptian dance is an important and distinctive component of her teaching. In her purpose built studio she also offers Pilates/Yoga Core Work, and Holistic Stretch classes incorporating PNF method.
Juliet has been invited to sit as a panel examiner for professional dance and performance arts academies including the Australian Ballet School - (Spanish Dance 2001-2009). She also has professional experience in theater, film and television in various areas of production, acting and dance.
Juliet is also affiliated with Tanz Raum, an international platform where similarly trained and accredited artists share knowledge, experience and resource to inspire excellence in the teaching and performance of Egyptian Dance. She has also taught at the international workshops organised by them. Tanzraum recognizes dedication and integrity and also produces high quality C.D's of traditional Egyptian music**.
Juliet’s passion for her chosen genre is evident in her teaching and performance. Her objective is to bring to students an awareness of the intricate and rich cultural heritage of Egypt through the beauty and benefits of the dance art form.
Please visit the website for more information www.eed.com.au
* GYROKINESIS® is a registered trademark of Gyrotonic Sales Corp and is used with their permission.
** See the Music section for CD & DVD sales.
Back to Home.
