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Head of the Virtual Mummy Unwrapped

A stack of transverse cross-sectional images from computed tomography (CT, as seen on the left) is the basic material for the Virtual Mummy. The sagittal (center) and coronal (right) cross-sections are reconstructed from this basic material.

Transverse cross-section of the mummy from CT

Reconstructed sagittal cross-section

Reconstructed coronal cross-section

An image sequence of reconstructed perspective views simulates the unwrapping of the mummy. Four partially colored light sources serve as illumination. The light from below creates a somewhat ghosty impression.

Head of the Virtual Mummy

Digital dissection by two cuts

A cut unveils the crown of justification

Another cut opens the skull and shows the ointment

The head is covered by a painted mask made of linen. Underneath lies the crown of justification (yellow). The skull is wrapped in several layers of linen (orange). At the back of the skull, traces of hardened ointment can be found (red). A stick serves as stabilization for the head (green). The mummy still rests in the original lower part of the 2300 year-old coffin (violet).

For the presentation of the Virtual Mummy, there are no limits to the imagination (left). Computer graphics also makes it possible to arbitrarily choose the position of the observer. For example, the virtual camera can be placed in the oral cavity (center), so that an inside view of the teeth is created (right).

Virtual Mummy in front of the Great Sphinx of GizaPosition and view direction of the virtual cameraOral cavity of the Virtual Mummy seen from inside

Panoramic Radiograph

The program can also calculate artificial X-ray images, for example a panoramic radiograph of the teeth of the mummy, similar to those commonly used by a dentist. It shows some interesting findings.

Panoramic radiograph of the Virtual Mummy's teeth

Red/Green Stereo

Depth perception can be enhanced by a stereogram of the image. These images must be viewed with red/green glasses. Colors are lost, though, when using this method.

Head of the Virtual Mummy in red/green stereoHead of the Virtual Mummy in red/green stereoHead of the Virtual Mummy in red/green stereo

See also body and winged scarab of other mummies

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