Hidden Face Nefertiti
Researchers in germany have discovered that nefertiti an egyptian bust on display on berlin s altes museum has two faces.
Hidden face nefertiti. Carved in limestone by the court sculptor thutmos in 1340 b c the bust shows. Ct scan reveals hidden face under nefertiti bust berlin. Using computed tomography researchers uncover the original molds for the royal sculpture. The wall markings indicating a hidden doorway and the small size of the tomb have led some to believe that it was built for a queen but that the real estate was passed on to tut after nefertiti disappeared.
Researchers report in the journal. She lived from 1370 to 1336 b c. Using ct imaging to study a priceless bust of nefertiti researchers have uncovered a delicately carved face in the limestone inner core and gained new insights into methods used to create the. In a historic forensic reconstruction project travel channel is revealing the face of king tut s mother for the first time.
Researchers in germany have used a modern medical. And was the wife of pharaoh akhenaten. By kate wilcox on april 1 2009 a new computed tomography ct scan of the famous nefertiti bust reveals a hidden face beneath its painted stucco exterior. In this undated photo composite released tuesday march 31 2009 by the radiological society of north america the bust of nefertiti is shown.
Researchers in germany have used a modern medical procedure to uncover a secret within one of ancient egypt s most treasured artworks. World nation ct scan reveals hidden face under nefertiti bust by associated press apr 4 2009 9 09am mdt berlin researchers in germany have used a modern medical procedure to uncover a secret within one of ancient egypt s most treasured artworks the bust of nefertiti has two faces.