The Mystery of the Albany Mummies…Revealed!

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The scanning of the mummy

ALBANY, NY (03/19/2013)(readMedia)-- Two mummies, one believed to be male and the other female, have been at the Albany Institute of History & Art since 1909 when they were acquired from Cairo, Egypt. In March 2012, the mummies were transported to Albany Medical Center to undergo advanced technology CT scans and X-rays...

...the results?

Surprising.

We can't wait to share the big reveal with you on Thursday.

Immediately following the press conference and light lunch, media will be allowed in the Institute's galleries for b-roll and stills of the Albany Mummies.

WHO:

The Albany Institute of History & Art’s Interim Director and Chief Curator Tammis K. Groft will be joined by notable Egyptologist Dr. Bob Brier, Professor Mary Valentis of the University of Albany, as well as representatives from GE and Albany Medical Center.

WHAT:

The Albany Institute of History & Art will share exciting news regarding recent X-rays and CT scans of the Institute’s famous mummies and announce plans for an upcoming exhibition on the mummies and Ancient Egypt. We have a fun way to announce the findings that is very camera-friendly. 

WHEN: Thursday March 21, 2013 at 11:30AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: The Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington Ave
Albany, New York 12210
NOTES:

Parking: Ample parking is available in the Institute’s lot off of Washington Ave.