Identification of avian remains contained within wrapped ancient Egyptian mummies: part 1, a critical assessment of identification techniques

McKnight, L, White, J, Rosier, A, Cooper, J and Bibb, R ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3975-389X, 2022. Identification of avian remains contained within wrapped ancient Egyptian mummies: part 1, a critical assessment of identification techniques. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, 45: 103585. ISSN 2352-409X

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Abstract

Ancient Egyptian bird mummies manufactured in huge numbers present a unique and intriguing body of material with great archaeological and zooarchaeological significance. Research into this ancient practice is gaining momentum; however, one area that lacks clarity, but that is vital for the accurate interpretation of mummies as objects of ritual significance, is our ability to proffer accurate identifications of remains contained within wrapped mummy bundles. This is particularly relevant in the case of bird mummies where morphological variation between species can be minimal.
This paper presents the results of a multi-faceted research project combining non-invasive radiographic modalities, experimental techniques and 3D replication, designed to assess the accuracy of avian skeletal identification when physical access to the bones themselves is not possible.

Item Type:	Journal article
Publication Title:	Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports
Creators:	McKnight, L., White, J., Rosier, A., Cooper, J. and Bibb, R.
Publisher:	Elsevier BV
Date:	October 2022
Volume:	45
ISSN:	2352-409X
Identifiers:	Number Type 10.1016/j.jasrep.2022.103585 DOI 2367231 Other
Divisions:	Schools > Nottingham School of Art & Design
Record created by:	Jeremy Silvester
Date Added:	14 Feb 2025 09:33
Last Modified:	14 Feb 2025 09:33
URI:	https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/53037

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