3D facial approximation and endocast analysis of the Mummy of Minirdis (Ancient Egypt, ca. 2,300 Before Present)

C. Moraes; E. Varotto; M. Artico; F. M. Galassi; F. Forte; M. E. Habicht

doi:10.1016/j.morpho.2024.100781

3D facial approximation and endocast analysis of the Mummy of Minirdis (Ancient Egypt, ca. 2,300 Before Present)

C. Moraes, E. Varotto, M. Artico, F. M. Galassi, F. Forte, M. E. Habicht

College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

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Abstract

The present article offers the facial approximation of the mummy of the ancient Egyptian adolescent named Minirdis (ca. 2300 years BP) by means of anatomical analysis of video-images and through a facial approximation protocol implemented on more historical personages. An evaluation of the mummy's endocast is also offered. A potential diagnosis of Sotos syndrome is cautiously considered but its inherent limitations are detailed. Finally, the methodology is presented as a valuable tool both for bio-historical research and for further studies on normal and pathologic morphologies of the cranio-facial district.

Original language	English
Article number	100781
Number of pages	8
Journal	Morphologie
Volume	108
Issue number	362
Early online date	26 Apr 2024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.morpho.2024.100781
Publication status	Published - Sept 2024

Keywords

Facial approximation
History of anatomy
Mummy
Neuroanatomy
Skull

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3D facial approximation and endocast analysis of the Mummy of Minirdis (Ancient Egypt, ca. 2,300 Before Present)

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