The Mummy Ankhefenmut
A 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy, Ankhefenmut, at the Albany Institute of History and Art, whose true identity as a male priest was revealed by a CT scan after a century of being erroneously thought female.

📜 Ancient Egyptian mummy Ankhefenmut, housed at the Albany Institute of History and Art.
🔍 Identity as a male priest and sculptor was recently confirmed by CT scan, correcting a long-standing misidentification.

Why Go

🔍 Discover the fascinating story of Ankhefenmut's identity
📜 See an ancient Egyptian priest and sculptor's remains
🏛️ Explore the Heinrich Medicus Gallery with over 70 Egyptian objects
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Educational and engaging for history enthusiasts

Why Avoid

💤 May be a short visit if only interested in the mummy

Tips

📅 Special group tours available by appointment.

Hours

🕒 Wednesday through Sunday, hours vary.

🅿️ Parking Parking lot available at the institute. Metered street parking on surrounding streets.

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