Who was ASRU?

Who was ASRU?

The mummy and coffins of Asru, an elite lady from 25th-26th Dynasty (c. 750-525 BC) Thebes, were among the earliest additions to what was to become the Manchester Museum collection when they were donated to the Manchester Natural History Society by William and Robert Garnett in 1825.

What do you call a mummy coffin?

A sarcophagus is a stone coffin or a container to hold a coffin. Eventually, sarcophagi were carved to look like the person within, following the curve of the mummy’s body. Sarcophagi might hold more than one coffin. They often had pitched roofs.

Who is the oldest Egyptian mummy?

Lady Rai is one of the oldest known mummies uncovered in Egypt. She was discovered in 1881 and researchers estimate that she was about 30 – 40 years old when she died around 1530 BCE.

Where did the mummy of ASRU come from?

The mummy and painted wooden coffins probably originate from Thebes (modern Luxor) in southern Egypt. The only clues to their origin and the mummy’s identity are the inscriptions on the coffins, which give her name as Asru and her status as married, and identify her as a priestess of Amun.

What is on the inside of ASRU’s coffin?

On the inner coffin, below a winged figure of the sky goddess Nut, is a painted false door for Asru’s ka, flanked by offering inscriptions that both preserve her name and ensure all her needs will be met. Further down, a human-headed bird is pictured above Asru’s mummy, shown lying on a couch.

Are there deadlines for ASRU abstract and paper submission?

*Notice that the abstract and paper submission deadlines will not be extended. We continue to monitor the global situation in these challenging times. Virtual attendance will definitely be possible. Besides, we are optimistic and keep the idea of a hybrid workshop alive, so that at least some of the authors can present their work in Cartagena.

Who was ASRU? The mummy and coffins of Asru, an elite lady from 25th-26th Dynasty (c. 750-525 BC) Thebes, were among the earliest additions to what was to become the Manchester Museum collection when they were donated to the Manchester Natural History Society by William and Robert Garnett in 1825. What do you call a…