Exploring Ancient Egyptian Canopic Jars: Unveiling the Secrets of Pua's Remains

The video explores the Birmingham Museum's collection of Egyptian artifacts, focusing on a canopic jar used in the mummification process. The jar, inscribed with hieroglyphics, is said to contain the remains of Pua, who died around 1400 years ago. A CT scan reveals a dense substance inside, confirming its historical use. The video explains the embalming process of organs like the lungs, liver, intestine, and stomach, which were wrapped in linen and stored in jars. Upon opening the jar, a variety of organic materials were found, necessitating further analysis.

What does the CT scan reveal about the contents of the jar?

What organic materials were found inside the canopic jar?