Mummies
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![A 3D animation of the Mysterious Lady's skull.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ca6XcEqEA8MPUBWCdFTenR-320-80.gif)
Signs of cancer found in mysterious 'pregnant' Egyptian mummy
By Harry Baker published
Researchers in Poland have revealed that a mysterious pregnant mummy from ancient Egypt shows signs of cancer.
![Tollund Man may have been a victim of human sacrifice between 405 B.C. and 380 B.C.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wZaMqqQmZDPnWhrzhMAp63-320-80.jpg)
7 famous mummies and secrets they've revealed about the ancient world
By Stephanie Pappas published
These striking mummies and their burial goods hold the secrets of peoples' practices and beliefs.
![More than 100 mummy-filled coffins have been discovered so far at the Saqqara site.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TYKBpPTDabnbVhmJhn5Gq5-320-80.jpg)
The 10 biggest archaeology discoveries of 2020
By Owen Jarus last updated
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.
![Two camels and a sitting man in front of the Step Pyramid of Zoser, Saqqara, Egypt. We can see 4 steps here.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JkEtvqd7dJpBZ5ASYv4CdM-320-80.jpg)
Step Pyramid of Djoser: Egypt's first Pyramid
By Owen Jarus published
The Step Pyramid of Djoser was built about 4,700 years ago with six layers above ground and a series of tunnels below.
![This mummy, of an unidentified woman, was discovered at Thebes in ancient Egypt and dates back to about 700 B.C.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YKfcRy3ubZpGgkEpAiriL6-320-80.jpg)
Why did people start eating Egyptian mummies?
By Marcus Harmes published
Mummies have fascinated people for centuries, and have even been ground-up and used as medicines.
![Carol Ann Barsody and Frederic Gleach examine the over 1,500-year-old mummy bird.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3b3iEGWkYBgZGfq6ACmB2Y-320-80.jpg)
Ancient Egyptian mummy forgotten in storage turns out to be sacred bird often sacrificed to Thoth
By Callum McKelvie published
Scientists have uncovered the mystery of a 1,500-year-old bird mummy that was mislabeled.
![Illustration of the mummification process.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7oEGTyzW9HzT74E7hh4wYg-320-80.jpg)
World's oldest mummy found in Portugal
By Tom Metcalfe published
Photographs on undeveloped film of archaeological excavations in Portugal 60 years ago have revealed 8,000-year-old signs of mummification — the earliest evidence found anywhere in the world.
![The head and torso of the mummy, which likely belonged to a small monkey.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UThQgzEeEaeMw2UAiyTNjm-320-80.png)
Haunting 'mermaid' mummy in Japan is probably a gruesome monkey-fish mix
By Harry Baker published
Researchers in Japan have begun a new study into a 300-year-old "mermaid mummy" to determine the exact origins of the gruesome remains.
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