Ancient Mummies' Faces Revealed: Colombian Scientists Unmask History
Scientists have digitally reconstructed the faces of ancient mummies from the Andes in Colombia, revealing their features for the first time in centuries. The team, whose names remain unknown, used advanced technology to remove death masks and bring these historical figures back to life.
The mummies, dating back to the 13th and 18th centuries, were discovered buried with death masks covering their faces and jaws. Researchers performed CT scans on the masked skulls to generate virtual 3D images. They then used virtual sculpting to superimpose soft tissues and muscles onto the digitally unmasked skulls, creating an average representation of facial texture based on available information about the individuals.
To add further authenticity, the team gave the individuals' skin, hair, and eye colour based on the region they were from. This painstaking process has allowed us to glimpse the faces of our ancestors from the Andes, offering valuable insights into their history and culture.
The successful unveiling of these mummies' faces, achieved through a combination of technology and historical knowledge, sheds new light on the past. It serves as a reminder of the power of science and technology in unlocking the secrets of our shared human history.
