The face of the young pharaoh has been revealed for the first time, thanks to science, technology and sculptor Christian Corbett, who also created the bust of Prince Philip in 2013
The face of the young pharaoh Tutankhamun has been revealed for the first time in 3,000 years thanks to science, technology and sculptor Christian Corbett, who created the bust of Prince Philip in 2013.
A scientific team at Western University in Canada “scanned” the skull of the legendary king of Egypt to create an accurate 3D model of him, as well as tissue markers based on modern Egyptian standards, for the depth of the skin in various parts of the face.
Sculptor Corbett used the 3D model to construct the bust, with the result being described as one of the most realistic representations of Tutankhamun ever created.
🔴Tutankhamun’s face has been revealed for the first time thanks to a sculptor who worked with Prince Philip https://t.co/4piyrhZY2Q
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In fact, he told the Telegraph that the Pharaoh would have approved the final result. “In a magical way, he reminded me that he was a pharaoh and that he approved the finished work. As an artist you just know something is right,” Corben said.
Although the original scientific model had no ears and no facial expression while the eyes were closed, Corbett managed to be “more creative” in the artistic representation by opening the eyes, giving them a sideways glance and “a subtle expression on the lips”.
“The forensic sculpture was based on the science of the skull, and the tissue markers and all the measurements on the average male Egyptian,” explained Corbett.
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