Atherosclerosis is often considered a modern disease, yet it is evident in the remains of many ancient Egyptians. The mummification process was usually done for the more affluent members of society, and a rich legacy of archaeological and literary evidence, as well as the pathology preserved in both skeletal and mummified remains, has enabled disease studies to be undertaken. These studies not only provide information about this early society, but also establish a historical context for diseases found in modern populations.
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