X‐ray Tomography Unveils the Construction Technique of Un‐Montu’s Egyptian Coffin (Early 26th Dynasty)

The Bologna Archaeological Museum, in cooperation with prestigious Italian universities, institutions, and independent scholars, recently began a vast investigation programme on a group of Egyptian coffins of Theban provenance dating to the first millennium BC, primarily the 25th–26th Dynasty (c. 746–525 BC). Herein, we present the results of the multidisciplinary investigation car-ried out on one of these coffins before its restoration intervention: the anthropoid wooden coffin of Un‐Montu (Inv. MCABo EG1960). The integration of radiocarbon dating, wood species identifica-tion, and CT imaging enabled a deep understanding of the coffin’s wooden structure. In particular, we discuss the results of the tomographic investigation performed in situ. The use of a transportable X‐ray facility largely reduced the risks associated with the transfer of the large object (1.80 cm tall) out of the museum without compromising image quality. Thanks to the 3D tomographic imaging, the coffin revealed the secrets of its construction technique, from the rational use of wood to the employment of canvas (incamottatura), from the use of dowels to the assembly procedure

Book of Abstracts: International Workshop on Mathematics and Physical Sciences

This book-proceeding comprises the results of various comprehensive Mathematical and Physical Sciences-based studies accepted for presentation and discussion during the 1st Mathematical and Physical Sciences International Workshop in Évora, in 2023 (Mat- Phys23). The MatPhys23, organized under the auspices of University of Évora throughout the CIMA - Research Center in Mathematics and Applications, the ICT - Institute of Earth Sciences and the NOVA-LINCS - NOVA Laboratory for Informatics and Computer Science (Évora branch). This Workshop brought together many well-known mathematicians, physicists and engineers from University of Beira Interior (UBI, Portugal), University of Cabo Verde (UCV, Cabo Verde), Montclair State University (MSU, NJ, USA) and University of Évora (UÉ, Portugal). This book-proceeding volume involves 24 abstracts on the latest trending and significant challenges in mathematics and physical sciences. The works presented focus on the following areas: statistical and mathematical methods that are relevant to biology, medical and biomedical sciences, computer science, economics, social sciences, music, environmental sciences, climatology, engineering, industry, fluid mechanics and their applications, numerical simulations in various physical, geophysical, chemical, biological and engineering applications. In addition to the usual scientific interaction between participants, this meeting has the presence of PhD students, which we consider relevant. Considering the original contents, aims, and methodologies of all these valuable studies, it is believed that the topical outputs are of interest to all researchers, practitioners, and students and would mainly provide new scientific insights and knowledge for geoscientists and engineers.CIMA-Centro de Investigação em Matemática e Aplicações; ICT-Instituto de Ciências da Terra; NOVALINC

Music in Health and Diseases

It is well recognized that music is a unique and cost-effective solution for the rehabilitation of patients with cognitive deficits. However, music can also be used as a non-invasive and non-pharmacological intervention modality not only for the management of various disease conditions but also for maintaining good health overall. Music-based therapeutic strategies can be used as complementary methods to existing diagnostic approaches to manage cognitive deficits as well as clinical and physiological abnormalities of individuals in need. This book focuses on various aspects of music and its role in enhancing health and recovering from a disease. Chapters explore music as a healing method across civilizations and measure the effect of music on human physiology and functions

Washington University Record, September 3, 1992

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