A group of scientists from Brazil, Australia and Italy have reconstructed the face of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, who was still young when he died more than three thousand years ago. Their research is published on the portal research gate.

Because the international team did not have direct access to the skull, they had to use a digital copy of the head, as well as measurements and images from previous scientific studies. The authors admit that the size of the lips and nose, the position of the eyes, the height of the ears are based on statistical data obtained with the help of computed tomography of people of different generations.

Then, using the data of the modern Egyptians as a guide, they applied markers indicating the thickness of the soft tissues in different places. After that, subjective elements such as eye color were added to further humanize the 3D model.

“When we look at him, we see a young student rather than a politician full of responsibilities, which makes the historical figure even more interesting,” said Cicero Moraes, a Brazilian graphic artist.

Tutankhamun ruled ancient Egypt from 1332 to 1323 BC. He ascended the throne at the age of 10 and died at the age of 19. The tomb with his remains was discovered in 1922, but scientists still have not found the exact cause of death. There is an assumption that the famous Egyptian suffered from malaria or was injured by falling from a car. It is also possible that the envious person has eliminated it.