Skull mystery solved: Is this find Cleopatra's sister?

Skull mystery solved: Is this find Cleopatra's sister?

An exciting mystery from ancient times is revealed! An interdisciplinary research team led by anthropologist Gerhard Weber from the University of Vienna has successfully examined the skull that was found in the ruins of Ephesus in Turkey in 1929. It has long been speculated that he may belong to Arsinoë IV, sister of the famous Cleopatra. These fascinating findings will be presented on Friday, January 10, 2025, at a press conference at the University of Vienna, where the skull will also be shown exclusively. The press conference will take place at 11:00 a.m. in the Green Lounge at the University of Vienna. Expert Martin Steskal from the Austrian Academy of Sciences will also be on hand to shed light on this centuries-old mystery ots.at reported.

The University of Vienna, where anthropology has had its roots for over 100 years, plays a leading role in the study of human evolution. Its Department of Evolutionary Anthropology is the only biologically oriented anthropology at university level in Austria and is integrated into a network of interdisciplinary research that deals with the biological and cultural development of humans. The department deals with many areas including functional morphology, microscopy, paleogenomics and bioarchaeology. These comprehensive studies, which also include radiocarbon dating, expand our understanding of human ancestors and their evolution, and make the University of Vienna a center for groundbreaking research, such as anthropology.at reported.

The scientists from the University of Vienna and the Austrian Academy of Sciences are offering the media the opportunity to see the skull and get answers to important questions arising from the research. The public and anyone interested is invited to register for the press conference, which could become a significant event in the history of science.