Share this Story: ‘Shocked’: Scientists scan mummy in a priest’s coffin and find it was 28-weeks pregnant‘Shocked’: Scientists scan mummy in a priest’s coffin and find it was 28-weeks pregnant Researchers were shocked to discover the mummy was a woman who was almost seven months pregnant, not a male priest Photo by Journal of Archaeological ScienceArticle content The first pregnant ancient Egyptian mummy has been discovered, dating back more than 2,000 years. Try refreshing your browser, or ‘Shocked’: Scientists scan mummy in a priest’s coffin and find it was 28-weeks pregnant Back to video It was a discovery that shocked Wojciech Ejsmond, the lead author of the study published Wednesday in the Journal of Archaeological Science. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Share this article in your social networkAdvertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Shopping essentials Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Source: National Post April 29, 2021 20:03 UTC