Mummy returns: Voice of 3,000-year-old Egyptian priest brought to life
These are external links and will open in a new window/ The mummified remains of Nesyamun were scanned to establish the exact dimensions of his vocal tract Scientists have fulfilled a mummified Egyptian priest's wish for life after death - by replicating his voice with artificial vocal chords. Nesyamun's voice has been reproduced as a vowel-like sound that is reminiscent of a sheep's bleat. The priest lived during the politically volatile reign of pharaoh Ramses XI, between 1099 and 1069BC. As a priest in Thebes, Nesyamun would have needed ...
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