In a remarkable discovery, a mummy of a mysterious Ming Dynasty woman has been unearthed in Tai Zhou, Jiangsu Province, China, still perfectly preserved after 700 years. Particularly surprising is the fact that even her willow-leaf-shaped eyebrows and black eyelashes remain intact.
Experts have warned about the risk of fungal infection in mummies on display in Mexico, while new data suggests that the specific environment where the mummy rests is crucial to its incredible preservation. This discovery not only raises questions about the reasons for and processes of mummification, but also provides valuable information about life and culture at that time.
Local police received information from road construction workers about a large stone coffin, which was then reported to the authorities. When the coffin was opened, it took researchers from the Jiangsu Provincial Museum several years to study and analyse the mummy along with the accompanying artefacts and jewellery.
This discovery is not only a mystery of the past but also opens up new opportunities for understanding and exploring ancient Chinese history and culture.
