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They are raising the dead digitally.<\/p>\n

Scientists put the “animation” in “resurrection” after virtually reconstructing the face of a mysterious mummy that lived 1,500 years ago, as detailed in the journal Anthropologie – International Journal of Human Diversity and Evolution.<\/p>\n

Known as the Gilded Lady because of her golden covering, the mummy belonged to a woman who lived in Roman-occupied Egypt and died in her 40s, possibly from tuberculosis, the authors speculated.<\/p>\n

“It’s a delicate, youthful-looking face,” study lead author and Brazilian graphic designer Cicero Moraes told Pen News of the recreation, which he conducted in collaboration with an international team of scientists.<\/p>\n

The visage of the figure is smooth with short and curly hair, not unlike a modern social media profile. She also had a slight underbite and lumps of resin that were likely inserted during mummification to improve the smell.<\/p>\n

“She reminds me of my mother-in-law in some ways!” said study author Cicero Moraes. Credit: Cicero Moraes\/Pen News<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n