Famous Historical Figures Look Completely Different Than You Think

Published on 03/28/2022
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The Lord Of Sipan

The Lord of Sipan was discovered among the Moche mummies. The remains were discovered by archaeologists digging in Peru in 1987. Because there were so many bodies uncovered, it was a huge deal! This individual was buried with a plethora of treasures. Let’s have a look at how they were able to resurrect him.

The Lord Of Sipan

The Lord Of Sipan

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What The Lord Of Sipan Really Looked Like

The team encountered a stumbling block during the excavation when the sediment pressure forced the skull to crack. They were still able to rebuild the skull using photogrammetry on the 96 fragments. This shot was created by the Brazilian Forensic Anthropology and Forensic Odontology Team.

What The Lord Of Sipan Really Looked Like

What The Lord Of Sipan Really Looked Like

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