What sound does an ancient Egyptian mummy make? Scientist recreate voice of 3000 year old mummy

When Egyptian priest Nesyamun died more than 3,000 years ago his departing wish was that he be allowed to speak in the afterlife so he could address his gods, and be granted entry into eternity. Now, with the help of science, the holy man has indeed found his voice after death. Academics at Royal Holloway, University of London, University of York and Leeds Museum scanned the mummy of Nesyamum, 3D printed his vocal tract then played soundwaves through it to create an impression of how the priest might have
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