What Pharaoh who ruled Ancient Egypt over 3,500 years ago looked like
Researcher recreates the real face of Pharaoh Amenhotep (RBC-Ukraine collage)
The famous Brazilian researcher and reconstruction expert Cicero Morares has unveiled his latest work – a facial reconstruction of Pharaoh Amenhotep I, the second ruler of Egypt’s 18th Dynasty, according to the Daily Mail.
How the reconstruction was conducted
For the digital reconstruction of Amenhotep I's appearance, Morares used CT scan data of the pharaoh's skull, which had been conducted in 2021 by Cairo University radiology professor Sahar Saleem and Egyptologist Zahi Hawass.
The researcher then applied techniques of anatomical deformation on the digital copy of the pharaoh's head, using markers for soft tissue thickness to recreate the ruler’s face.
The topography data indicated that Amenhotep died at approximately 35 years old, his height was approximately 167 centimeters, and he had healthy teeth and curly hair.
Interestingly, when Morares reconstructed the pharaoh’s face, he noticed that it did not resemble the god depicted in statues.
The real face of the famous pharaoh Amenhotep I (Cicero Moraes)
Who was Amenhotep I
Amenhotep I ruled Ancient Egypt around 1525–1504 BC. He was the son of Pharaoh Ahmose and Queen Nefertari. During his reign, he led two military campaigns - one into Nubia and another against the Libyans in the Western Desert.
His reign focused heavily on construction projects. He imported bronze and Asiatic copper from Syria, which were used for building.
Historians note that Amenhotep I reshaped the history of Ancient Egypt and founded the Valley of the Kings. He was the first pharaoh to be buried there, initiating the resting place for the pharaohs of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties.
After his death, he was worshipped as a god, primarily because during his reign, he ushered Egypt into a new era of peace and prosperity - the Golden Age of Ancient Egypt.
The real face of the famous pharaoh Amenhotep I (Cicero Moraes)
