Unveiling the Secrets of the Capuchin Catacombs: The Mummified Children of Palermo
06 Th7 Deep within the captivating Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo, northern Sicily, lies a puzzling mystery that has long captivated researchers and historians alike. Amidst the eerie,…
The “Lady with Long Hair” – A Window into Ancient Peruvian Society
01 Th11 In the heart of modern Lima, Peru, lies Huaca Huallamarca, an ancient archaeological site that has revealed many secrets of pre-Columbian civilizations. Among its most…
Incan mummy frozen after human sacrifice still has infection in lungs after 500 years – giving new insight into diseases of the past
The older girl’s face – which showed red ochre markings – was creased from the place it rested on her shawl A 500-year-old frozen Incan mummy known…
Mummy of a Prince (possibly son of Tiye & AmenH๏τep, Thutmose)
This mummy of the adolescent boy was found between the mummy of Queen Tiye and her daughter (The Younger Lady) in Tomb KV35. Some scholars suggest this…
The best mummy ever: The 2,000-year-old preserved body of the Lady of Dai still has her own hair and soft skin
She may be 2,100 years old but she still has soft skin, all her own hair and eyelashes and her arms and legs can still bend. And…
Mummy of Sangha Tenzin – The only natural (self-mummified) mummy in India
18 Th5 Lama Sangha Tenzin, a Buddhist monk believed to have died in the 1500s, is renowned for his naturally mummified remains discovered in 1975 in Gue,…
Uncovering the Truth: The 2,500-Year-Old Siberian Ice Maiden Mummy and the Story of Ancient Cannabis Use
In 1993, Russian archaeologists made an extraordinary discovery on the Ukok Plateau near the Russia-China border. Acting on information about a grave robbery, they excavated the site…
Unearthing History: The Mysterious Mummy of Maiherpri and His Extraordinary Tomb
The mummy of Maiherpri is so well preserved that it almost looks like he is in a peaceful sleep. Buried in the Valley of the Kings, his…
Unveiling ancient mysteries: 2,500-year-old mummy with a gold tongue discovered in India
Archaeologists working at the Taposiris Magna temple on the outskirts of Alexandria, Egypt, have uncovered 16 human burial chambers, according to an announcement by the Egyptian ministry…
Hawᴀss’s Groundbreaking Research: Mummy KV21B and the Search for Neferтιтi’s DNA
05 Th7 In a groundbreaking exploration of ancient Egyptian history, renowned archaeologist Zahi Hawᴀss has turned his attention to Mummy KV21B, potentially unraveling the mystery surrounding the…