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  • Revisiting the harem conspiracy and death of Ramesses III: anthropological, forensic, radiological, and genetic study

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    Author(s)
    Hawass, Zahi
    Ismail, Somaia
    Selim, Ashraf
    Saleem, Sahar N
    Fathalla, Dina
    Wasef, Sally
    Gad, Ahmed Z
    Saad, Rama
    Fares, Suzan
    Amer, Hany
    Gostner, Paul
    Gad, Yehia Z
    Pusch, Carsten M
    Zink, Albert R
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Wasef, Sally
    Year published
    2012
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    Objective To investigate the true character of the harem conspiracy described in the Judicial Papyrus of Turin and determine whether Ramesses III was indeed killed. Design Anthropological, forensic, radiological, and genetic study of the mummies of Ramesses III and unknown man E, found together and taken from the 20th dynasty of ancient Egypt (circa 1190-1070 BC). Results Computed tomography scans revealed a deep cut in Ramesses III's throat, probably made by a sharp knife. During the mummification process, a Horus eye amulet was inserted in the wound for healing purposes, and the neck was covered by a collar of thick linen ...
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    Objective To investigate the true character of the harem conspiracy described in the Judicial Papyrus of Turin and determine whether Ramesses III was indeed killed. Design Anthropological, forensic, radiological, and genetic study of the mummies of Ramesses III and unknown man E, found together and taken from the 20th dynasty of ancient Egypt (circa 1190-1070 BC). Results Computed tomography scans revealed a deep cut in Ramesses III's throat, probably made by a sharp knife. During the mummification process, a Horus eye amulet was inserted in the wound for healing purposes, and the neck was covered by a collar of thick linen layers. Forensic examination of unknown man E showed compressed skin folds around his neck and a thoracic inflation. Unknown man E also had an unusual mummification procedure. According to genetic analyses, both mummies had identical haplotypes of the Y chromosome and a common male lineage. Conclusions This study suggests that Ramesses III was murdered during the harem conspiracy by the cutting of his throat. Unknown man E is a possible candidate as Ramesses III's son Pentawere.
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    Journal Title
    BMJ
    Volume
    345
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.e8268
    Copyright Statement
    © The Author(s) 2012. The attached file is reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. For information about this journal please refer to the journal's website or contact the author.
    Subject
    Genetics not elsewhere classified
    Clinical sciences
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/62081
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