The mummy of Takabuti has long been the subject of scientific research.
Eventually, the team were also able to identify the real location of the heart, which was perfectly preserved. This organ carried great importance in the belief system of the ancient Egyptians.
For the latest research, the team spent several months conducting various tests on Takabuti—who is housed at the Ulster Museum in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The mummy was brought to the city in 1834 after being acquired in Egypt and was first unwrapped a year later. In the many years since, she has undergone numerous scientific tests, including x-rays, CT scans, hair analysis and radio carbon dating.
"The latest research programme has provided some astounding results. It is frequently commented that she looks very peaceful lying within her coffin but now we know that her final moments were anything but and that she died at the hand of another," she said.Among the latest tests, the researchers examined Takabuti's DNA, revealing that she has a relatively rare genetic footprint which is more similar to Europeans than populations currently living in Egypt.
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