Roentgenologic Studies Of Egyptian And Peruvian Mummies - Roy Lee Moodie - Bog

The book ""Roentgenologic Studies Of Egyptian And Peruvian Mummies: Field Museum Of Natural History, Anthropology, Memoirs, V3"" by Roy Lee Moodie is a comprehensive study of ancient Egyptian and Peruvian mummies. The author, a renowned anthropologist, presents a detailed analysis of the mummies using X-ray technology, providing a unique insight into the lives and customs of these ancient civilizations.The book is part of the Anthropology Memoirs series published by the Field Museum of Natural History, and is the third volume in the series. It is divided into two parts, the first part focusing on the Egyptian mummies and the second part on the Peruvian mummies.In the first part, Moodie discusses the various types of Egyptian mummies, their preparation, and the cultural and religious significance of mummification in ancient Egypt. He then presents the results of his X-ray analysis, which reveal fascinating details about the mummified bodies, including their age, health, and cause of death.In the second part of the book, Moodie examines the Peruvian mummies, which are less well-known than their Egyptian counterparts. He provides a brief overview of the Peruvian culture and their mummification practices, before presenting the X-ray results of his analysis. These reveal unique insights into the physical characteristics and health of the mummies, shedding light on the lives of the people who lived in ancient Peru.Overall, ""Roentgenologic Studies Of Egyptian And Peruvian Mummies"" is an informative and fascinating book that provides a detailed analysis of two of the world's most ancient and mysterious civilizations. It is a must-read for anyone interested in anthropology, archaeology, or the history of these ancient cultures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.