Title
Mummy conservation and paleopathology
Date Issued
01 January 2001
Access level
open access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Publisher(s)
Universidad de Tarapaca
Abstract
The curation of human mummified remains is discussed from the point of view of the paleopathologist. The preservation of a body (and samples) after its study involves: (1) The type of mummification process used, and the deterioration since (taphonomy); (2) Method of study utilized (radiology and/or non-destructive autopsy: maximizes information, minimizes damage); (3) Individualized restoration; and (4) Storage (including samples and documents): environment and pest-barriers. Finally, the respect that each human body deserves is emphasized, as well as the laws and beliefs of each nation. Some examples are given from Perú and the United States. © 2007 Universidad de Tarapacá.
Volume
33
Issue
1
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Paleontología
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-52549115225
Source
Chungara
ISSN of the container
07161182
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