Plaster Structure
CT scans showed multiple plaster layers applied in sequence, revealing the fresco’s construction process.
Pigment Density
Density variations helped identify pigment composition and application techniques used by Minoan artists.
Fracture Mapping
Internal cracks showed how fragments broke during the palace’s destruction, aiding reconstruction efforts.
Preservation Impact
CT imaging allowed researchers to study fragile fragments without removing surface deposits.
Additional Radiology Topics
CT Imaging of the Fayum Mummy Portraits during Biblical Archaeology
XRF Analysis of Wall Plaster Pigments from Herod’s Jericho Palace for Biblical Research
Phase Contrast X Ray of Carbonized Scrolls from Herculaneum for Biblical History Studies
CT Reconstruction of the En Gedi Leviticus Scroll for Biblical Confirmation