Egypt: Identify the identity of mummies more than 3,000 years old

On June 27, Egyptian archaeologists said they had identified the identity of the more than 3,000-year-old mummy discovered in 1903. It was Queen Hatshepsut's mummy, a powerful woman. most in ancient Egyptian world.

This is considered one of the most important archaeological findings about Egyptian history since 1922, the time of Tutankhamen's discovery. This discovery will explain more about the hypotheses that archaeologists made more than a century ago. The finding will also help archaeologists better understand the cause of Queen Hatshepsut's death and some of the problems that occurred during that period.

To determine the mummy is Queen Hatshepsut, scientists have done tests and analyzed DNA. In addition, a very important proof on which scientists claim that the mummy is queen Hatshepsut is the tooth found in the relics box with the name of the queen engraved.

A mummy identified as Queen Hatshepsut is on display
Egyptian museum in Cairo on June 27, 2007 (Photo: Reuters)

In 1903, archaeologists found this mummy in the " Valley of the Kings ". However, they could not determine which king's mummy was. It was not until more than 100 years later that the secret of this mummy was discovered by scientists when about two months ago, this mummy was taken to a museum in Cairo to do DNA research tests.

Queen Hatshepsut ruled ancient Egypt for more than 20 years (in the 15th century - BC). She is a very special woman because she usually wears male clothes and even wears a false beard. Queen Hatshepsut is considered to be an ancient Egyptian queen who has more power than Queen Cleopatra and Nefertiti. During her reign many massive architectural constructions were built. However, when she passed away, her notes also disappeared, including information about her mummy.

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