To Walk About as They Pleaseth: An Exploratory Study of Limb Treatment and Positioning in Ancient Egyptian Mummies

摘要: This study examines evidence of limb manipulation and positioning in a sample eighty one (n=81) Egyptian human mummies archived the IMPACT radiological database housed at The University Western Ontario. purpose this research is to expand upon existing on arms hands (cf. Gray, 1972) include lower body order shed light how embalming process altered legs feet. results demonstrate that some aspects vary across time periods conjunction with other stylistic elements mummification (e.g. upper position), while others were more closely related age sex. These support hypothesis was dynamic, varied deliberately enacted afford deceased an appropriately reconstructed suitable for use afterlife.