Remains of a Pharaoh (IMAGE)

University of Pennsylvania

Remains of a Pharaoh

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The skeleton of the previously unknown pharaoh Woseribre Senebkay lays on a table. The king's body was originally mummified, but robbers ripped the body apart. Surrounding the skeleton (from left to right) are Penn graduate student Matt Olson, Alexander Wegner and Penn graduate student Paul Verhelst.

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Jennifer Wegner, Penn Museum

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