mummies

Digging for truth: Anne Austin uncovers tattoos and more in Egypt

Digging for truth: Anne Austin uncovers tattoos and more in Egypt

Austin uncovered more than 30 distinct tattoos on a mummy at Deir el-Medina, Egypt. Her research has gone on to challenge understandings of the practice. ...

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Cheers to 2019: A look back at the year that was in UMSL Daily

Cheers to 2019: A look back at the year that was in UMSL Daily

These stories, highlighting the efforts and achievements of students, alumni, faculty and staff, reflect UMSL's impact on the lives of individual students and on the community....

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Archaeologist Anne Austin’s discovery of ancient Egyptian tattoos featured in national, international media

Archaeologist Anne Austin’s discovery of ancient Egyptian tattoos featured in national, international media

Austin used infrared photographs to reveal numerous tattoos on seven mummified bodies at Deir el-Medina, an Egyptian archaeological site. They had gone unnoticed for decades....

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Ötzi the Iceman expert discusses scientific study of human mummies

Ötzi the Iceman expert discusses scientific study of human mummies

Albert Zink shared a few insights with "St. Louis on the Air" listeners this week, leading up to a UMSL lecture on Monday....

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