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The ancient Egyptians believed that mummification of the body ensured the continuation of life after death. Thanks to modern scientific instruments, mummies are the first source of information on the life and diseases of this ancient people. Science in many cases can help to give an identity to unknown mummies: the investigation of the mummy of Hatscepsut, the female pharaoh who reigned in Egypt and built a colossal mortuary temple, is one of them.