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Researchers examined a 2,900-year-old mummy using X-rays, CT and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. They found that he suffered from Hand-Schuller-Christian's disease, a very rare condition that left him with lesions in his skull and spine. A large hole on his frontal-parietal bone can be readily seen in this image. His brain appears to have been removed through his nose during the mummification process. [CREDIT: Dr. Mislav Çavka]

Ancient Egyptian Mummy Suffered Rare and Painful Disease

1 posted on 04/28/2012 7:45:00 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
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To: SunkenCiv

Incest was very prevalent amidst the Egyptians (and most other ancient peoples, except for the Jews). Brothers and sisters routinely married...with awful consequences.


2 posted on 04/28/2012 7:49:01 PM PDT by AnalogReigns (because REALITY is never digital...)
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To: SunkenCiv
wtf.
6 posted on 04/28/2012 10:04:28 PM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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