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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Laura Sharman

Decapitated head of 2,000-year-old Egyptian mummy found in UK doctor's attic

The mystery behind a decapitated mummy head that was discovered in the attic of a British doctor 's home has been solved.

The ancient Egyptian mummy was put under a CT scanner, revealing it once belonged to a woman who lived 2,000 years ago.

Her tongue was remarkably reserved while her teeth were well worn due to a rough diet, and her brain was removed, scans showed.

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