Abstract
The use of computed tomography (CT) for the study of Egyptian mummies allows the evaluation of bioarchaeological parameters, such as sex, age at death and possible pathological conditions. It further enables the investigation of embalming practices and preservation of the mummified human remains. Recently, a first radiological assessment to reconstruct the biological and paleopathological profiles of Egyptian mummies housed in the Egyptian Museum of Torino, Italy has been performed. The study also included the evaluation of embalming techniques, such as the positioning of the bodies and limbs, the possible removal of inner organs and the identification of cultural objects, through a systematic approach. First results on the embalming techniques will be presented by considering their temporal variations, based on the obtained radiocarbon dates (from Pre-Early Dynastic to Roman-Byzantine and Coptic Periods), and as far as possible, through the different geographical contexts.