Peering into the eyes of the past': reconstruction reveals face of woman who lived before Trojan war
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Facial reconstruction technology has allowed historians to recreate the likeness of a woman buried over 3,500 years ago in Mycenae. Dr. Emily Hauser, who commissioned the reconstruction, emphasized its significance as it provides a tangible connection to the past, revealing the face of a woman from a royal lineage associated with legends like Helen of Troy. The woman's image was created through advances in forensic anthropology and digital art based on earlier clay models. This new representation bridges the historical gap, illustrating how technology can unveil human stories from ancient civilizations.
The level of detail in the reconstruction allowed us to perceive historical figures as real people, rather than just legends from ancient stories.
Dr. Emily Hauser emphasized the excitement of gazing into the face of a Bronze Age royal woman, stating it’s a monumental moment in understanding ancient history.
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