The 3500-year-old embalmed mummy of the Egyptian king was unveiled digitally for the first time.
The 3500-year-old mummy of the Egyptian king has not had its mask removed since its discovery in 1881, but has now been digitally unveiled for the first time.
Through the latest digital 3D, researchers have discovered new mummy-making techniques used for Pharaoh, who ruled from 1525 to 1504 BC.
The study was led by Sehar Saleem, a professor of radiology at Cairo University, and Zahi Hawass, a well-known Egyptian expert, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement.
He said that Sehar Saleem and Zahi Hawas used advanced computer software programs to digitally unlock the mummy of Ayman Hotap with advanced X-ray technology, CT scanning without the need to touch the mummy.
He said that for the first time, many secrets have been revealed about the face of King Amin Hotip I, his age, health condition, making a unique mummy and re-burying it.
According to experts, Aman Hotap was the first pharaoh to be made a mummy with his arms and the last pharaoh whose brain was not removed from the skull.
Earlier, archaeologists found 13 mummy coffins in excellent condition in an ancient Egyptian cemetery, with designs in black, red, white, blue and gold.
