Scientists have finally revealed what the fabled Egyptian King Tutankhamun would have looked like during his reign of power over 3,300 years ago.
Utilizing a digital model of his mummified skull, teams from Australia, Italy and Brazil managed to recreate the face of King Tut, according to a new study that is set to be published“He looks like a young man with a delicate face,” said Brazilian graphics expert and co-author Cicero Moraes. “Looking at him, we see more of a young student than a politician full of responsibilities, which makes the historical figure even more interesting.
Thankfully, the team was able to obtain records from previous studies that included references to skull measurements as well as photos of Tut, who ruled from 1332 to 1323 BC. Utilizing a digital model of his mummified skull, teams from Australia, Italy and Brazil managed to recreate the face of the Boy King.The graphic designer revealed that everything from “the size of the lips, the position of the eyeballs, the height of the ears and the front side of the nose” was created from previous computerized tomography scans.
Much of King Tut’s history remains shrouded in mystery. It is known, however, that the Egyptian king ascended to the throne at the age of 9 years old and ruled the country for ten years, from 1332 to 1323 BC, before his death at 19,The graphic designer revealed that everything from “the size of the lips, the position of the eyeballs, the height of the ears and the front side of the nose” was created from previous computerized tomography scans.
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