| Ahmose-Hentimehu Human Mummy | |
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| Biographical Information | |
|---|---|
| Name(s) | Ahmose-Hentimehu |
| Age | Unknown |
| Sex | Female |
| Status | Princess |
| Height | 1.52 m |
| Source | |
| Culture | Egyptian |
| Date(s) | Discovered in 1881 |
| Site | Luxor |
| Current Location | |
| Location | Cairo Museum |
| Catalog # | |
Ahmose-Hentimehu was a princess of the 17th dynasty of ancient Egypt. The remaining hair strands on the mummy were interwoven with the strands of a wig to cover baldness, and the sides of her head were dyed with henna. The conditions of her teeth demonstrated that she may have had caries and abscess.
The mummy was damaged by thieves. The face suffered the most damage; some parts of the nose and cheeks are gone.
Mummification[]
As per the standard practices of the day, Ahmose-Hentimehu was wrapped in resin-saturated linen. Her body was stuffed with the linen after the removal of her organs.
Studies[]
She was discovered in 1881 and examined by Gaston Maspero in December 1882. Some researchers theorize that she was initially buried with her motherAhmose Inhapy but was later moved into tomb DB320.
Pathology[]
Studies determined that she was of an advanced age and had lost most of her hair.
Additional[]
The mummy is located in Cairo Museum.
External Links[]
(n.d.). Retrieved October 12, 2017, from http://anubis4_2000.tripod.com/17A.htm
(n.d.). Retrieved October 12, 2017, from http://www.mindserpent.com/American_History/introduction/footnotes/ft_db320_cache.htm