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The decapitated head of an Egyptian mummy found in the attic of Kent has undergone the latest CT scan to unravel the mystery.

It is believed that more than 2,000 heads were brought from Egypt to England as souvenirs in the 19th century and given to their owners in the early 20th century.

Found in a Ramsgate display case during a posthumous cleaning of a man.

What was removed from the head, the package and the body, was inherited by the brother of the man who took it to the museums and galleries of Canterbury.

The first X-ray taken at Christ Church University Canterbury showed it to be an adult female, but a detailed CT scan was arranged to find out more about the individual.

Preliminary results of a scan at Maidstone Hospital show that the brain has been removed, the teeth are badly worn from a rough diet and the tongue is in good condition.

The mummy’s head undergoes a CT scan From left to right: Dana Goodburn-Brown, Tristan Barnden, James Elliott at Maidstone Hospital. (Credit: MTW/SWNS Hospital)

There appears to be a tube of unknown substance in the left nostril and spinal canal. Whether this is old or recent is unknown.

The team ultimately wants to reconstruct the face of the mysterious mummy and piece together the hidden history of the individual.

The scan was led by James Elliott, a Senior Radiologist at Madestone and Tambridge Wells NHS Trust and Professor of Diagnostic Radiology at Canterbury Christ Church University.

Elliott, an expert in X-ray forensic archaeology, said: “During the Victorian era these items were brought from Egypt as souvenirs and may have been passed down from generation to generation to their owners. ..

“Not only do the scans provide a wealth of information about the condition of the teeth, medical conditions, maintenance methods, etc., but they can also estimate age and gender.

“We plan to use the scan data to create a 3D replica of the head and, in some cases, reconstruct the face so we can investigate further without revealing the actual artifacts.”

CT image of the head of an Egyptian mummy. See SWNS Story SWNNmummy. The ancient Egyptian mummified head was examined using a CT scanner at Maidstone Hospital with the aim of revealing and reconstructing the hidden history of the individual. The missing head, bundle and body were found in the Ramsgate attic and later donated to the Canterbury Museum and Gallery collection in a glass case. Little was known about the head, as it was donated without details of what its deceased owner was like. It is believed that it was brought to England as a souvenir from Egypt in the 19th century.

Preliminary scans show that the brain was removed, the teeth were worn down due to a harsh diet, and the tongue was significantly preserved. (Credit: MTW/SWNS Hospital)

Little was known about the head, as it was donated without details of what its deceased owner was like.

Computed tomography (CT) scans are commonly used to identify and diagnose conditions such as fractures, visceral damage, and stroke.

It also helps determine the location, size, and shape of cancerous tumors before radiation therapy.

Craig Bowen, Learning Manager, Canterbury Museum of New Zealand, Gallery Collection, said:

The brothers are believed to have received from Dr. Coates in the early to mid-20th century, but there are no further details.

“At the time, there was no museum in Ramsgate, so a gentleman brought it in.”

Elliott explained that mummification was a “general practice” in ancient Egypt, but advances in CT scanning technology have allowed us to explore more about ancient Egyptian traditions.

He continued: “Since 3500 AD, mummification has been seen as a way to protect the soul on a journey to the afterlife.

Mummification was a common practice in ancient Egypt for both common people and royalty, despite the varying degrees of sophistication and associated luxury.

Ironically, the ancient Egyptians believed that the human mind was in the heart and the brain was underestimated.

“However, the brain was removed to protect the individual.

Traditionally, the brain is said to be removed only from the nose, but studies using CT scans have shown significant variability.

Until relatively recently, historical accounts were accepted as gospel, but Egyptian mummy scans have challenged these ideas.

Egyptian mummy head. See the SWNS SWNNmummy story. The ancient Egyptian mummified head was examined using a CT scanner at Maidstone Hospital with the aim of revealing and reconstructing the hidden history of the individual. The missing head, bundle and body were found in the Ramsgate attic and later donated to the Canterbury Museum and Gallery collection in a glass case. Little was known about the head, as it was donated without details of what its deceased owner was like. It is believed that it was brought to England as a souvenir from Egypt in the 19th century.

The head was found in Kent’s attic. (Credit: MTW/SWNS Hospital)

Craig Bowen said:

“The preservation process also allows volunteers to experience and participate in important discussions about the preservation, recording and research of human bodies.”

This chapter is maintained by Dana Goodburn-Brown ACR, a professional archeological custodian who coordinates research activities.

As part of a joint scientific investigation of the chief, experts from Christ Church University of Canterbury, the University of Kent and the University of Oxford are seeking to piece together his personal story.

The group hopes to publish the findings at the Canterbury Flat Museum in the near future.

Goodburn Brown said: “I am honored to be able to care for, analyze and contact the experts of the interdisciplinary team.

“Through our sensitive research, we want to better understand the people to whom the head belonged and provide proper protection for their bodies.”

“In line with the promotion of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), the Bean Museum uses the latest technology to enhance learning, broaden its appeal, provide school tours and spread history.

Richie Chalmers, Head of Core Clinical Services, said:

“It’s great to see how modern technology can help bring ancient history to life. I look forward to finding out what the CT scans show, along with other trusts. I’m doing it.”

CT data from this individual will help us understand the big picture of mummification and will be shared with the IMPACT Mummification Database hosted at Western University.