A. R. Williams | Class 11 English Notes
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The CT Scan of King Tut
This section describes the dramatic scene on 5 January 2005 when King Tut’s mummy was taken from his tomb in the Valley of the Kings for a CT scan. The weather was ominous with dark clouds described as 'casket grey' and ghostly dust devils stirred by an angry wind, setting a mysterious atmosphere. Tourists had visited the tomb earlier, observing murals and the gilded face of the mummy-shaped coffin lid, reflecting the boy king’s youth and the legend surrounding his death, including the famous curse. Zahi Hawass, Secretary General of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, notes the poor condition of the mummy due to earlier excavation methods. The section recounts Howard Carter’s 1920s excavation, including the challenges faced when the hardened resins cemented the mummy to the gold coffin, forcing Carter to chisel the remains free. It explains the royal burial customs, emphasizing the lavish gold jewellery and everyday items buried with Tut for use in the afterlife. The narrative contrasts past excavation methods with modern archaeology’s focus on scientific analysis and the use of advanced medical imaging like CT scans to reveal hidden details without damaging the mummy.
📊 Diagram: No specific diagram in this section, but the text references the mummy’s gilded face and the tomb’s murals.
🧪 Activity: Students are asked to infer meanings of expressions like 'casket grey' and 'scudded across' from the context.
🔗 Connection: Prepares for the discussion on the historical context of King Tut’s reign and the scientific findings from the CT scan.
Frequently asked questions
2. Here are some commonly used medical terms. Find out their meanings. | CT scan | MRI | tomography | | --- | --- | --- | | autopsy | dialysis | ECG | | post mortem | angiography | biopsy |
CT scan: A medical imaging technique that uses computer-processed combinations of many X-ray measurements taken from different angles to produce cross-sectional images of specific areas of a scanned object. MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within the body. Tomography: Imaging by sections or sectioning through the use of any kind of penetrating wave. Autopsy: A post-mortem examination to disc
1. The constellation Orion is associated with the legend of Osiris, the god of the afterlife. Find out the astronomical descriptions and legends associated with the following. (i) Ursa Major (Saptarishi mandala) (ii) Polaris (Dhruva tara) (iii) Pegasus (Winged horse) (iv) Sirius (Dog star) (v) Gemini (Mithuna)
(i) Ursa Major (Saptarishi mandala): A prominent constellation known as the Great Bear, associated in Indian tradition with the seven sages or Saptarishi. It is visible throughout the year in the northern hemisphere. (ii) Polaris (Dhruva tara): The North Star, located nearly at the north celestial pole, used for navigation. In Indian mythology, Dhruva was a devotee who was blessed to remain fixed in the sky. (iii) Pegasus (Winged horse): A large constellation named after the mythical winged hors
2. Some of the leaves and flowers mentioned in the passage for adorning the dead are willow, olive, celery, lotus, cornflower. Which of these are common in our country?
Among the leaves and flowers mentioned, lotus is common in India and holds cultural and religious significance. Olive and willow are not commonly found in India. Celery is cultivated in some parts but is not traditionally used for adornment. Cornflower is not common in India.
3. Name some leaves and flowers that are used as adornments in our country.
Some commonly used leaves and flowers for adornment in India include marigold, jasmine, mango leaves, hibiscus, rose, and neem leaves. These are often used in religious ceremonies and decoration.
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