The “voice” of an ancient Egyptian priest can now be heard for the first time in 3,000 years, thanks to a group of researchers who artificially recreated his vocal tract with 3D printing. We find out more about this process and its significance by speaking to one of the researchers.

<p>The <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/jan/23/talk-like-an-egyptian-mummys-voice-heard-3000-years-after-death">&ldquo;voice&rdquo; of an ancient Egyptian priest</a> can now be heard for the first time in 3,000 years, thanks to a group of researchers who artificially <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51223828">recreated his vocal tract with 3D printing</a>. We find out more about this process and its significance by speaking to one of the researchers.</p>

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