Unter dem Siegel der Nekropole 3: Mummies of the Kings and Queens of Ancient Egypt

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Michael E. Habicht's work provides an anthropological overview of royal remains from dynastic Egypt, focusing on the mid-18th Dynasty during the reigns of Amenhotep II, Thutmosis IV, and Amenhotep III. It highlights approximately 143 burials from the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens, including secondary burials from the 3rd Intermediate Period. The recent excavation in KV 40, which uncovered around 50 mummies, underscores the significance of Susanne Bickel's work in this area. Bickel has also emphasized the Valley of the Kings' role as a burial site for more than just kings. The text notes a recurring pattern where human remains are set aside for medical examination, often leading to a lack of follow-up and unclear fates. Past archaeological expeditions frequently viewed human remains as mere by-products of little interest. Additionally, the research uncovers unusual incidents, such as the Cairo Museum mummy JE 1604, which was nearly destroyed by a university secretary due to superstitions surrounding mummies. Many remains, according to Owens et al., have been transferred to the Qasr el-Aini Medical Faculty at the University of Cairo but often remain unstudied in detail.