Ancient Egyptian mummy

A recent study has shed light on the mystery of the 'Screaming Woman,' an ancient Egyptian mummy discovered in 1935, whose contorted expression was previously thought to be due to poor embalming. Researchers from Cairo University have concluded that her open mouth likely resulted from cadaveric spasm, indicating she died in extreme pain. The mummy, buried with costly imported materials like frankincense and juniper, suggests she belonged to a wealthy family, contradicting earlier beliefs about her status and the quality of her mummification. Advanced imaging techniques revealed that all her organs were intact, which was unusual for mummies of that era. Dr. Sahar Saleem, one of the study's authors, emphasized that this mummy serves as a 'time capsule' of her death and mummification process. The findings provide deeper insights into ancient Egyptian funerary practices and the circumstances surrounding this woman's death.