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|sex =Women |
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|site = Northeastern Jutland Bog |
|site = Northeastern Jutland Bog |
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|location =Museum for Culture and History in Randers, Denmark |
|location =Museum for Culture and History in Randers, Denmark |
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− | ==Biography== |
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⚫ | The Auning Women was a |
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==Mummification== |
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− | The Auning Women was found |
+ | The Auning Women was found well preserved within a bog in Denmark. "She was found under many sticks, which anthropologist believe is the reason she was so well preserved. The sticks held her underground keeping her away from environmental decay. Wool and skin garments were found around the body during the discovery of the body"(Glob, Barber, Barber, 2004, Pg 80-100). |
==Studies== |
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− | In 2010 the Auning mummy's face was reconstructed by medical examiner Niels Lynnerup and sculptor Bjorn Skaarup. Using the forensic clay method the recreation was made possible. The face was put on display in the Museum for Culture and History in Randers, Denmark. |
+ | "In 2010, the Auning mummy's face was reconstructed by medical examiner, Niels Lynnerup and sculptor, Bjorn Skaarup. Using the forensic clay method the recreation was made possible. The face was put on display in the Museum for Culture and History in Randers, Denmark" ("Face of 2000-year-old", 2010). |
==Pathology== |
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− | There was no indication of disease |
+ | There was no indication of disease causing the death when she was discovered. |
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==External Links== |
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References |
References |
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− | Glob, P. V.& Barber, E. W |
+ | Glob, P. V.& Barber, E. W.& Barber, P (2004) The Bog People: Iron-Age Man Preserved. New York, United States: NYRB Classics. |
N/A. (2010, February 08). Face of 2000-year-old woman reconstructed by sculptor, medical examiner | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis. Retrieved November 21, 2017, from http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report-face-of-2000-year-old-woman-reconstructed-by-sculptor-medical-examiner-1344951 |
N/A. (2010, February 08). Face of 2000-year-old woman reconstructed by sculptor, medical examiner | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis. Retrieved November 21, 2017, from http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report-face-of-2000-year-old-woman-reconstructed-by-sculptor-medical-examiner-1344951 |
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Revision as of 18:17, 13 December 2019
Auning Woman Human Mummy | |
File:Auning Women.jpg | |
Biographical Information | |
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Name(s) | Auning Women |
Age | N/A |
Sex | Women |
Status | Beligian |
Height | N/A |
Source | |
Culture | Denmark |
Date(s) | 2000 years ago |
Site | Northeastern Jutland Bog |
Current Location | |
Location | Museum for Culture and History in Randers, Denmark |
Catalog # | |
The Auning Women was a resident of a rural area within the Central Denmark Region. "Anthropologists believe she was killed likely for a sacrifice to the pagan gods. She was killed...with multiple blows to the head. "("Face of 2000-year-old", 2010).
Mummification
The Auning Women was found well preserved within a bog in Denmark. "She was found under many sticks, which anthropologist believe is the reason she was so well preserved. The sticks held her underground keeping her away from environmental decay. Wool and skin garments were found around the body during the discovery of the body"(Glob, Barber, Barber, 2004, Pg 80-100).
Studies
"In 2010, the Auning mummy's face was reconstructed by medical examiner, Niels Lynnerup and sculptor, Bjorn Skaarup. Using the forensic clay method the recreation was made possible. The face was put on display in the Museum for Culture and History in Randers, Denmark" ("Face of 2000-year-old", 2010).
Pathology
There was no indication of disease causing the death when she was discovered.
External Links
References
Glob, P. V.& Barber, E. W.& Barber, P (2004) The Bog People: Iron-Age Man Preserved. New York, United States: NYRB Classics.
N/A. (2010, February 08). Face of 2000-year-old woman reconstructed by sculptor, medical examiner | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis. Retrieved November 21, 2017, from http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report-face-of-2000-year-old-woman-reconstructed-by-sculptor-medical-examiner-1344951