Heart Diseases Found in Ancient Mummies

Pharaohs and their priests were praised in Ancient Egypt as something close to gods. Their status was highly privileged, and they benefited from all spoils that their lands could produce, while others were starving and dying. But it would seem that, in spite of having the best possible condit... [ read more >> ]

Mummy being analyzed with a CT scan machine, for signs of heart conditions. Because the hearts were missing, only arteries could be analyzed

Image comment: Mummy being analyzed with a CT scan machine, for signs of heart conditions. Because the hearts were missing, only arteries could be analyzed
Image credits: Egyptian Antiquities Commission

Mummy being analyzed with a CT scan machine, for signs of heart conditions. Because the hearts were missing, only arteries could be analyzed