Researchers use 3D-printing technology recreate ancient Egyptian priest's voice. Image via Leeds Museums and Galleries.
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Scientists recreate mummy's voice with 3D-printed vocal tract

Researchers used 3D scans of a 3000-year-old ancient Egyptian mummy, of a priest named Nesyamun who served under Pharaoh Ramses XI, to produce 3D prints of the mummy's vocal tracts, allowing them to recreate the voice of the ancient priest. The vocal tract organ has allowed scientists to investigate vowel sounds and inflections in the ancient Egyptian language.

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Fri Jan 24 - Cnet

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