description: As a result of the ancient Egyptians' efforts to assure continues life for themselves and thanks to a modern tool of physics and medical science--the x-ray--secrets that have lain hidden for thousands of years behind mummy cases and intricate linen wrapings have now been revealed. A fascinating account of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry's examination and analysis of a collection of mummies housed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. It is written in non-technical terms and is well illustriated.
language: English
title: X-Raying the Pharaohs
titlecomplete: X-Raying the Pharaohs
genres: Nonfiction, Egypt, Egyptology, History
ratings_count: 34
publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons (NY)