Scientists Unlock Hidden Secrets of 2,300-Year-Old Mummies Using Cutting-Edge CT Scanner

Semmelweis University researchers used photon-counting CT to reexamine 2,300-year-old Egyptian mummy remains from the Semmelweis Museum collection.

The higher-resolution scans exposed finer anatomical and wrapping details, helping clarify the identity and age of some specimens.

Researchers also saw a possible sign of osteoporosis in one limb, offering a noninvasive glimpse into ancient health.

The results could support future 3D modeling, facial reconstruction, and more detailed study of mummification and preservation methods.