The mummified corpse of a baby was discovered in Peru, near the capital Lima. More than 1,000 years ago the baby was put to rest on a barren Peruvian hillside. It was among dozens of well-preserved mummified skeletons found by archaeologist in the area. The experts were hired by the Government to investigate the area […]
A CT scan and endoscopy carried out by the Netherlands-based Drents Museum has revealed that inside a traditional Buddha statue is the mummified remains of a Buddhist master. The statue was most likely made in the 11th or 12th century. This made scientist wonder how the Buddhist acquired the knowledge and materials to perform such […]
Italy is the home of a mummy best known by the name of Rosalia Lombardo. This exceptional mummy has recently sparked much controversy throughout the world. The mummy is of a child born in 1918 who died in 1920 due to acute pneumonia. Wishing to keep his baby close, the father decided to embalm the […]