This cold case is finally cracked; the mummified woman was murdered with a knife.
Egyptian mummy cold case closed: 'Takabuti' was stabbed to death : Read more
Egyptian mummy cold case closed: 'Takabuti' was stabbed to death : Read more
First unwrapped (contaminated),1835. Considering 80+% dust is shed human skin cells. It's highly likely contaminated with almost two centuries of "euro-dust" contact.
In the last several years new methods of extracting DNA, decontaminating, and interpreting ancient DNA. Max Planck Institute. the FBI, DHS, have DNA tested Egyptian mummies and they all conclude that they had Eurasian ancestry. That's hundreds of samples they've processed from several different areas and time periods in Egypt. The oldest mummy found in Egypt has red hair and is obviously Caucasian.First unwrapped (contaminated),1835. Considering 80+% dust is shed human skin cells. It's highly likely contaminated with almost two centuries of "euro-dust" contact.
Dust doesn't contain DNA lolFirst unwrapped (contaminated),1835. Considering 80+% dust is shed human skin cells. It's highly likely contaminated with almost two centuries of "euro-dust" contact.