The accidental discovery of mummified remains in the Douzlakh Salt Mine near Hamzehli and Chehrabad villages in Zanjan Province has provided invaluable insights into ancient Iranian history and the lives of those who toiled within the depths of the earth. Initially unearthed in 1993, the first “saltman” emerged as a remarkably well-preserved relic from the […]

The mummy of Queen Ahmose-Meritamun was interred in tomb TT358 at Deir el-Bahari, placed within two cedar wood coffins and a cartonnage outer case, which has since suffered damage. Cartonnage, made from linen or papyrus bonded with glue and molded into shape, was used for the outer casing of coffins. Despite the tomb being robbed […]

Thutmose III’s official reign spanned from 28th April 1479 BC to 11th March 1425 BC, marking approximately 54 years of rulership over ancient Egypt. Such a prolonged reign is noteworthy, particularly in an era fraught with power struggles and threats of usurpation. However, it’s important to note that Thutmose III ascended to the throne at […]

In the scorching heat of June 1934, amidst the rugged expanse of Wyoming’s San Pedro Mountains, two determined gold prospectors persisted in their relentless pursuit of wealth, their efforts punctuated by the rhythmic clang of pickaxes and the thunderous echoes of blasting dynamite. Within the heart of the unforgiving rock, a clandestine cavern revealed itself, […]

When people hear the term “mummy,” they often conjure images of cheesy horror films from the past featuring reanimated corpses swathed in what appears to be toilet paper. However, humans were not the sole subjects of Ancient Egyptian mummification practices. Animal mummification was prevalent from around 800 BCE to 400 CE, encompassing a diverse array […]

The mummies of ancient Egypt are arguably the most famous mummies in the world, renowned for their elaborate embalming processes and the wealth of artifacts buried with them. However, they are not the oldest known mummies. The Chinchorro people of South America began preserving their dead about 7,000 years ago, long before the Egyptians, and […]

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, a small village in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh, India. His tomb is located near the Line of Actual Control (LOC) in the Spiti Valley, and his body is […]

With the aim of stopping the decay of an over 2,000 year-old Egyptian mummy preserved at the Telangana State Museum, the Department of Archaeology and Museums has begun its preventive conservation using unique and advanced scientific techniques. This technique, involving CT scan and X-ray examination, is being used on a decaying mummy in India for […]

In the arid and remote reaches of the Supe Valley in Peru lies a breathtaking archaeological gem: the sacred city of Caral. Nestled between the rugged Andean mountains and the vast desert, this city represents a captivating chapter in human history that remains largely unexplored by the contemporary world. At nearly 5,000 years old, Caral […]

Despite the less-than-flattering descriptions and initial assumptions, the Soap Lady remains one of the most enduring specimens at the Mütter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. For over 140 years, she has been on display, captivating visitors with her mysterious story. While much is known about how her body came to be preserved […]