Mummy with Artificial Toe Found in Egypt

Society | July 28, 2007, Saturday // 00:00

UK's archaeologists from Manchester University discovered a mummy with an artificial big toe in Egypt.

The prosthesis, which dates back to 9th - 5th century BC, was made of leather and wood.

The finding that is considered the most ancient prosthesis ever discovered has been exhibited in a Cairo museum.

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