Unravelling the mystery of the 'Screaming Mummy'

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Unravelling the mystery of the 'Screaming Mummy': Egyptian woman died screeching in agony 3,500 years ago - before her body was embalmed with her mouth still wide open, analysis reveals

DAILYMAIL.COM
By Xantha Leatham
2 August 2024

When it comes to death, most of us would hope for a peaceful and pain-free passing.

So spare a thought for this Egyptian mummy, who likely died screaming in agony 3,500 years ago, according to researchers.

The mummy was first discovered in 1935, when an archaeological expedition unearthed a wooden coffin located beneath the tomb of the architect Senmut, who died in 1464BCE.

The coffin held the mummified body of an unidentified woman wearing a black wig and two scarab rings in silver and gold – but what struck archaeologists the most was her expression.

With the mouth wide open, as if locked in a wail, they dubbed her the 'Screaming Woman'.

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I would guess she was a wife or servant to the man above her.
Many cultures worldwide would bury the wives and servants and even armed guards with the master when he died to tend to his afterlife needs.