Article 3RES7 Ancient Egyptian Mummified 'Hawk' Is Actually a Stillborn Human Baby

Ancient Egyptian Mummified 'Hawk' Is Actually a Stillborn Human Baby

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George Dvorsky
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High-resolution micro-CT scanning has shown that an Egyptian mummy thought to be a bird is really a stillborn human baby, a surprising discovery that's providing a rare glimpse into the complex cultural practices that existed some 2,100 years ago.

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