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Papyrus of Homer’s ‘Iliad’ discovered on Egyptian mummy in a groundbreaking find

Papyrus of Homer's 'Iliad' discovered on Egyptian mummy in a groundbreaking find

Unique Discovery in Egypt: Fragments of the Iliad Found on a Mummy Archaeologists were recently taken aback by an extraordinary find—fragments of one of Western literature’s greatest masterpieces, Homer’s Iliad, situated atop a mummy in Egypt. The University of Barcelona shared this striking announcement in an April 20 release. The researchers unearthed these fragments while […]

Unique tattoos of a 2,500-year-old Siberian ice mummy shown for the first time

Unique tattoos of a 2,500-year-old Siberian ice mummy shown for the first time

Ancient Tattoos of Siberian Ice Mummy Revealed A recent study has brought to light the stunning tattoos of a Siberian “ice mummy” that dates back 2,500 years, utilizing advanced imaging technology. High-resolution infrared images show that a woman, estimated to be around 50 years old, had intricate tattoos covering her body, featuring tribal designs, according […]

Mummy from pre-Inca times found by utility workers in Lima

Mummy from pre-Inca times found by utility workers in Lima

Pre-Inca Mummy Discovered in Lima While utility workers were digging trenches to extend natural gas pipelines in Lima, Peru, they stumbled upon an ancient mummy dating back around 1,000 years, just 20 inches below the surface. Surprisingly, despite extensive urban development in the area, mummies have gone unnoticed in this district, which has shifted from […]

Utility workers in Peru uncover a 1,000-year-old pre-Incan mummy

Utility workers in Peru uncover a 1,000-year-old pre-Incan mummy

Utility workers recently discovered a mummy that dates back to a time long before the Inca Empire, in Lima, Peru. This find occurred at the beginning of June when the workers were digging a trench. Experts say the well-preserved female mummy is around 1,000 years old and was located just 20 inches beneath the surface. […]

Researchers discover strange preservation technique used on an 18th-century Austrian mummy

Research Unveils Secrets of Unusually Preserved 18th Century Mummy in Austria There’s been some intriguing research published recently about a mummy from the 18th century that, surprisingly enough, has remained remarkably well-preserved. This find, referred to as the “air drying pastor,” is located in the basement of St. Thomas Ambrussenstein’s Church in Upper Austria. Historians […]