A newly discovered instruction manual for embalming mummies in ancient Egypt contains the earliest known description of these mysterious techniques. Source: https://www.livescience.com/earliest-mummification-manual.html
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Mummies with gold tongues unearthed in Egypt
Archaeologists have unveiled the remarkable discovery of 2,000-year-old Egyptian mummies with gold tongues. The mummies were found in a series of rock… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/343569/mummies-with-gold-tongues-unearthed-in-egypt…
What archaeology will look like in 2021
Expect more virtual archaeological digs, possibly more looting and definitely more mummies in 2021. Source: https://www.livescience.com/archaeology-in-2021.html
The 10 biggest archaeology discoveries of 2020
Despite the difficult year, many archaeological and historical discoveries came to light, including a sprawling geoglyph in Peru, a trove of mummies, the tomb of the legendary Romulus and more. Source: https://www.livescience.com/biggest-archaeological-findings-2020.html
Mummified baboons may identify lost land of Punt, ancient Egypt’s trading partner
Ancient Egyptians got those baboons from somewhere. Source: https://www.livescience.com/baboon-mummies-lost-land-punt.html
Mummy count continues to grow at ancient Egypt burial site
The number of mummy-filled coffins found in a series of burial shafts at Saqqara in Egypt keeps growing, archaeologists with the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities reported. Source: https://www.livescience.com/more-mummies-saqqara-egypt-burial-shafts.html
Archaeologists finally peer inside Egyptian mummies first found in 1615
Ancient painted mummies found in Egypt more than 400 years ago were finally examined with CT scans. Source: https://www.livescience.com/painted-ancient-egyptian-mummies-ct-scan.html
Sacrificed llama mummies unearthed in Peru
These five naturally mummified llamas were sacrificed by the Inca about 500 years ago. Source: https://www.livescience.com/inca-llama-sacrifices-naturally-mummified.html
Dozens of ancient penguin ‘mummies’ discovered at lost nesting site in Antarctica
Melting snow in Antarctica reveals ancient penguin ‘mummies’ dating to 5,000 years ago. Source: https://www.livescience.com/ancient-penguin-mummies-antarctica.html
59 priest mummies and statue of unusual god unearthed in Egypt
Archaeologists have now discovered 59 mummy coffins in Saqqara in Egypt. Many of the mummies are likely the remains of priests. Source: https://www.livescience.com/59-mummies-saqqara-egypt.html