VOICED : From rags to riches: the story of a mummy in a Paris suburb

The video tells the story of an Egyptian mummy discovered in a Paris suburb in 2001. Initially mistaken for trash, the mummy was eventually identified and sent to a local museum. The mummy, named Thais, dates back to the Ptolemaic period and was likely brought to France in the 19th century. Despite its mysterious journey, the mummy has undergone extensive restoration, costing €18,000. The restoration process revealed that Thais was a young girl, no older than five. The video concludes with plans for the mummy's public exhibition at a history museum.

Where was the Egyptian mummy first discovered?

• In a museum in London

• In a temple in Egypt

• In a library in Rome

• In a dumpster in Paris

During which period did Thais, the mummy, live?

• Ptolemaic Period

• Middle Ages

• Roman Empire

• Renaissance

What is known about Thais' age at the time of her death?

• She was an elderly woman

• She was a teenager

• She was a young girl no older than five

• She was an adult

What was one of the challenges faced during the restoration of the mummy?

• Inadequate museum space

• Missing historical records

• Rusted safety pins

• Lack of funding

When is the mummy scheduled to be displayed publicly?

• Next year in January

• Next month

• It is not scheduled for public display

• In two years