CW: Human Remains
A faded inscription in black paint above his feet identifies this mummified young man as "Herakleides, son of Thermos."
A technical study of his remains, as well as the methods and materials used to create his portrait and burial shroud, has revealed more aspects of his identity and the age in which he lived.
Get to know Herakleides and explore how his burial reflects the diverse cultural influences and extensive international trade connections in Egypt under the Roman Empire at the
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