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  • Mardoniush [she/her]
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    4 years ago

    We have pictures of the Ptolemies and they're distinctly "instant cavity search at airport security" in complexion.

    • zxcvbnm [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      I guess I learned something new. Do you mean pictures of their mummies or descendants? Is their historical writing on their appearance?

      Oh, like art pictures?

      https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/63/Wall_painting_from_Room_H_of_the_Villa_of_P._Fannius_Synistor_at_Boscoreale_MET_DP105943.jpg

      • Mardoniush [she/her]
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        4 years ago

        The faiyum mummies of course, though I dont think any are major members of the royal family and they're a very diverse lot in terms of skin shade.

        But there are also busts and coins and reliefs and all show a distinctly Mediterranean look.