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The grim and gory history of mummification

Discover the world's oldest and newest mummies

The grim and gory history of mummification
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03/10/2025 12:00 ‧ 2 hours ago | StarsInsider

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Despite being thousands of years old, Egyptian mummies still captivate modern audiences because of their remarkable preservation, mysterious origins, and elaborate tombs.

However, a recent discovery has uncovered that the oldest mummies were not, in fact, Egyptian, and actually predate them by thousands of years. Many people also believe that mummification is an ancient practice, but in some parts of the world, it still happens today.

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