Anthropometric data of CG 61075
Vital for any research attempt are correct anthropometric data, e.g., long bone measurements. From such measurable data a comparison among mummies is possible. The bones of KV 55 were measured twice by Smith and Harrison [107,110].
Right femur (oblique length) | 45.05 cm | |
Right femur (max. length) | 45.5 cm | 45.3 cm |
Left femur (oblique length) | 45.3 cm | |
Left femur (max. length) | 45.55 cm | 45,3 cm |
Left tibia (axial length) | 35.55 cm | 37,2 cm |
Right tibia (axial length) | 35.4 cm | 37.5 cm |
Left humerus (oblique length) | 31.1 cm | |
Left humerus (max. length) | 31.9 cm | 31.9 cm |
Right humerus (oblique length) | 31.4 cm | |
Right humerus (max. length) | 32.2 cm | 32.2 cm |
Based on such long bone measurements several studies were published on the Pharaohs: 1983 by Gay Robins and Charles Shute [128]. Other studies focusses on the cranial data [125]. Comparisons with studies on the general population [129–134] and comparisons with the Kings and Queens of Egypt are quite revealing. It is most likely that KV 55 and Tutankhamun are closely related, probably father and son. The results concur with the genetic results from 2010.
| Thutmosis IV | Amenhotep III | KV 55 | Tutankhamun |
Condition of the mummy | Good | Bad | Very bad | bad |
Length (direct measurement) | 164 cm | 156 – 160 cm | Not possible | 167 cm |
[123] | 165 cm | 160 cm | 167.5 cm | 169 cm |
Tibia max [130] | 165.5 cm | 157 cm | 165 cm | 167 cm |
Femur max [130] | 166 cm | 162 cm | 169 cm | 171 cm |
Femur | 44.1 cm | 42.1 cm | 45.5 cm | 46.5 cm |
Tibia | 36.2 cm | 34.1 cm | 37.5 cm | 38.3 cm |
2010 genetics: KV 55 is the father of Tutankhamun
As part of the “Tutankhamun Family Project”, investigating the ancestors of Tutankhamun using genetics the mummy Cairo CG 61075 was investigated again [47]. Albert Zink observed the fusion of the Sutura sagitalis (fibrous joint of the plates of the