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Ginger

A Predynastic Egyptian

The naturally preserved body of an adult man was found in a cemetery at Gebelein, Egypt, and dated to the Late Predynastic period, around 3400 BC, or earlier.


Ginger died more than five thousand years ago, yet his golden hair, which gave him his nick-name, and even his toe- and finger-nails were perfectly preserved. Before mummification was developed to preserve human remains bodies were placed in shallow graves, in direct contact with the sand. The bodies from these early burials frequently did not decay, because the hot dry sand absorbed the water that constitutes 75% of the human weight. Without moisture bacteria cannot breed and cause decay, and the body is preserved. There are many of these burials from the early Egyptian periods where the body is still in excellent condition.

The picture below is from the British Museum, where Ginger was brought more than a hundred years ago. He is one of the favorites for Museum visitors.

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For almost 130 years, the 3000 year old mummified remains of a man, his face contorted into an agonising scream, has perplexed scientists and Egyptologists alike. Does modern science now have the answers about this tormented soul?

In 1881, 300 miles south of Cairo, in the Deir El Bahri valley, tombs, hidden from the world for centuries were uncovered.

Here were discovered the remains of some of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs: Rameses the Great, Seti I and Tuthmosis III.

Yet puzzlingly amongst these great pharaohs in an unmarked and unadorned sarcophagus lay the body of a man whose face was frozen in agony.

The hands and feet were bound and the body was uncharacteristically wrapped in a sheep or goat skin:surprisingly, as this was seen as being ritually unclean.

In 1886 three men tied to uncover the mystery on “man E” as he was now called.

They were Gaston Maspero, head of the Egyptian Antiquities Service, the physician Fouque and chemist Mathey. During the autopsy they reported that he smelled worse than usual and his internal organs had been unusually “flash mummified” with quick lime rather than by traditional methods. Fouque concluded that he had been poisoned,

“the last convulsions of horrid agony can, after thousands of years, still be seen”

But who was he, and why had he been bound so tightly that the binding marks were visible on his bones? Why had he been entombed in such a way that his soul would be damned and barred from everlasting life?

Maspero offered the theories that the unskilled mummification could point to “man E” being a governor who died abroad and was brought home, or a prince of the Hittites, enemies of the Pharaoh.

Now, almost 130 years later, it is believed that the “screaming man” can be identified.

With the use of contemporary documents, x-rays, CT scanning and facial reconstruction, scientists are convinced that the man is Prince Pentewere, elder son of Rameses III.

Dr Susan Redford, an Egyptologist from Pennsylvania State University, points out that an ancient papyrus scroll details a plot by Tiy, the wife of Rameses III, to dethrone her husband in favor of their son, even though he was not the nominated heir.

‘The scroll tells us that the coup was very quickly discovered and the plotters brought to trial,’ she explained. “They were sentenced to death, but the papyrus also tells us that Pentewere was spared this fate. Perhaps because of his royal status he was allowed to commit suicide.” Most probably with poison.

It is said that the poison is the reason for the scream captured on his face

Contrary to the 1886 findings, the CT scan revealed that the body had all the internal organs removed, in the traditional way of mummification.

Analysis of the bone joints and teeth show that the man was between 25 and 40 years old, matching the age of Pentewere. Using modern forensic techniques it was possible to create a 3D view of the cranium revealing the characteristics of an ancient Egyptian.

While the reason for the method of burial may never be fully explained, Dr Zahi Hawass, Secretary General of Egypt”s Supreme Council of Antiquities said:

“It seems to me this man has been sitting in the Cairo Museum waiting for someone to identify him, Now I really do believe that this unknown man is not unknown any more.”


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Who is Ramses II

Third King of the 19th Dynasty. One of Egypt's most prolific rulers;
He ruled for 67 years, lived to be over 90 years old, had many wives
and somewhere between 100 and 200 children. He was the son of
Seti I and Tuyu. He was a great builder and a famed warrior. He
built many temples and monuments in Karnak, Luxor and Nubia. His
Chief queen was Nefertari. He had a beautiful temple constructed
for her in Nubia.
Ramses, like his father Seti I, had red hair and therefore was
associated with the god Set. Set had been scorned by most Egyptians
throughout their history. However, Ramses II was quite proud to be a
man of Set and made a point to uplift his name. War and expanding
borders were a big part of Ramses' rule and Set was the perfect god
to have on his side.
The Battle of Qadesh was Ramses' most famous fight. It began during
the 5th year of his reign. Ramses and four army divisions, the Amun, Ra,
Ptah and Set units, moved north towards their enemy. While on the way,
they captured two men who claimed to be on the Pharaoh's side. They told
the Egyptians that the Hittite forces were still far north, but they were
lying. Shortly after, two Hittites were captured and under duress
confessed that their forces were actually much closer and planning a
surprise attack. When the enemy appeared, Ramses boarded his chariot
and fought the Hittites. According to some accounts, the two divisions that
were there with Ramses fled, leaving Pharaoh to fight alone. War continued
between these two nations for another 15 years until a peace treaty was
signed. The treaty was written by the Hittite king, Hattusilis III, in the
Akkadian language on a silver tablet. The promise of peace was further
encouraged when Ramses married Hattusilis' daughter Manefrure.

Mummy of Ramses II

The mummy of Ramses was originally buried in tomb 7 in The Valley of the
Kings. A few dynasties later, he was moved to his father's tomb. He was
moved again in antiquity, along with many other mummies, to Deir el-Bahri


where he was discovered in 1871. Ramses now rests in Cairo at the
Egyptian Museum.

[benado]

Uhh another religious rant..enough all ready!!! Post it on Aljazeera or something

[petedeamon]

Only the Muslim religion was adopted well after the exodus.....Oh, and the cadaver still had his head~ Nuff said!

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benado
Uhh another religious rant..enough all ready!!! Post it on Aljazeera or something
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NO one forced you to come and read
thanks

[Imeagla]

Originally Posted by ROYALBOY ↗

benado
Uhh another religious rant..enough all ready!!! Post it on Aljazeera or something
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NO one forced you to come and read
thanks

No one forced you to be an ignorant muslim, either.

Yet, here we are...

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Imeagla

Ignorant, Prosecutor culture , in real big fool

Do not have to add , so
SHUT UP

[blueskunk66]

Moses was a jew and they sure didnt call their god Allah!

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Quote:
Originally Posted by blueskunk66

Moses was a jew and they sure didnt call their god Allah!
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historical teacher
What they call him ?