| Amenrenef Human Mummy | |
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| Name(s) | Amenrenef |
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| Sex | m |
| Status | high |
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| Culture | Egyptian |
| Date(s) | 21st Dynasty 1,000BC |
| Site | Temple of Millions, Luxor |
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Amenrenef was discovered in 2016 by Spanish archaeologists in Egypt near Luxor. Amenrenef was a nobleman from the royal household evidenced by various intricate designs and symbols of goddesses on his coffin. Amenrenef was discovered south of the excavation site of the Temple of Millions built by Thutmose III in Luxor. Behind a wall, inside a tomb, a wooden coffin with a preserved sarcophagus was found. The initial dates were determined to be from the Third Intermediate Period, 1070 BC – 664 BC. Initial analysis of the tomb provided the title for the sarcophagus “Servant of the King's House, Amenrenef”. The outside coffin was not in the best condition, however, the sarcophagus contained an almost intact mummy cartonnage that was painted in great detail.
Mummification[]
The mummy was found wrapped in linen and plaster then placed in a wooden sarcophagus which has been decorated with special images of goddesses Isis and Nephtys that display their wings alongside the four sons of Horus.
Sarcophagus
Amenrenef appears to follow regular mummification process as other Egyptian mummies in which the body is embalmed, organs are removed along with other bodily fluids so that the body is preserved.This indicated mummification rituals used to preserve bodies for the afterlife dating as far back as 4,500 BC.
Studies[]
The location of the tomb, being in close proximity to King Thutmose III’s temple, may indicate that the occupant was an important man. The inscription stated that he was the servant of a King. The paintings capture not only the face of the mummy but also representations of religious symbols such as Iris and Nephthys and the four sons of Horus.
A brief analysis was done in order to identify the mummy as well as the time period in which he lived, a thorough examination is the next objective
Pathology[]
No specific marks or injuries have been found on the mummy to indicate any direct cause for death. The cause of death is still unknown.
External Links[]
https://www.coolweirdo.com/amazing-latest-mummy-discoveries-2016.html Agencies, T. N. (2016, November 13). Millennia-old mummy found in Egypt tomb. Retrieved January 19, 2017, from https://www.alaraby.co.uk/english/society/2016/11/13/Millennia-old-mummy-found-in-Egypt-tomb
Ancient Egyptian mummy discovered 'in very good condition' (2016, November 13). Retrieved February 23, 2017, from https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/13/ancient-egyptian-mummy-discovered-very-good-condition-luxor