Ancient Egyptian bird mummies manufactured in huge numbers present a unique and intriguing body of material with great archaeological and zooarchaeological significance. Research into this ancient practice is gaining momentum; however, one area that lacks clarity, but that is vital for the accurate interpretation of mummies as objects of ritual significance, is our ability to proffer accurate identifications of remains contained within wrapped mummy bundles. This is particularly relevant in the case of bird mummies where morphological variation between species can be minimal.

This paper presents the results of a multi-faceted research project combining non-invasive radiographic modalities, experimental techniques and 3D replication, designed to assess the accuracy of avian skeletal identification when physical access to the bones themselves is not possible.

大量制造的古埃及鸟类木乃伊呈现出独特而有趣的材料，具有重要的考古和动物考古意义。对这种古老实践的研究正在获得动力。然而，一个缺乏明确性但对于将木乃伊准确解释为具有仪式意义的对象至关重要的领域是，我们能够准确识别包裹在木乃伊捆绑中的遗体。这在鸟类木乃伊的情况下尤其重要，其中物种之间的形态变化可能很小。

本文介绍了一个结合非侵入性放射照相方式、实验技术和 3D 复制的多方面研究项目的结果，旨在评估在无法物理接触骨骼本身时评估鸟类骨骼识别的准确性。