We can hear the voice of a 3,000-year-old mummy

The 3,000-year-old mummy of an Egyptian priest has just been studied and recreated successfully by voice at Royal Holloway University (London). The Royal Holloway University study used parameters when measuring the size of the mummy's larynx, thereby calculating and recreating the priest's previous voice.

The mummy of the priest named Nesyamun (based on the inscriptions on the coffin) is said to carry the title of high priest ( waab - High Priest ) living during the reign of pharaoh Ramses XI (1099-1069 BC) Original). This priest worshiped at the Temple of Karnak in Thebes.

Similar to the current missionaries, the voice is a very important part of Nesyamun's daily work, including reciting prayers and singing prayers. Scientists at Leeds General Hospital have measured, calculated and 3D printed the larynx part of the mummy, thereby recreating the voice with the highest match with the real voice of the mummy when alive. The process of research and measurement went through a lot of difficulties because the mummy lost most of its soft tissue, but eventually the scientists succeeded.

According to Joann Fletcher, a professor of archeology who teaches at York University and is also a co-researcher of the project, the priests' desire is to 'continue to evangelize in the afterlife', and to the point of view. The account also clearly states that this is what the priest Nesyamun wanted. Professor Joann Fletcher also said that he will continue his research to recreate short words and then complete sentences to put into the newly created voice.

The study also said that Nesyamun died around the age of 50, with gingivitis and severe tooth decay. The mummy is currently on display at the Leeds City Museum (Yorkshire, England).

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