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Inside Ancient Egyptian Cat Mummy, Archaeologists Find the Remains of 3 Cats
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Scans of the inside of an ancient cat mummy revealed that the 2,500-year-old feline supposedly resting within wasn't a single animal.

Ötzi the Iceman's Unfortunate Last Journey Possibly Uncovered
By Stephanie Pappas published
The mummified body of Ötzi the Iceman was discovered alongside 75 different species of mosses and liverworts, some of which he carried with him.

30 Perfectly Preserved Coffins Holding Ancient Egyptian Priest Mummies Discovered
By Owen Jarus published
Archaeologists have unearthed 30 sealed wooden coffins with mummies inside at "El-Assasif," an ancient necropolis near Luxor, Egypt.

In Photos: 'Cachette of the Priests' Discovered in Luxor
By Owen Jarus published
Archaeologists near Luxor, Egypt, have discovered 30 sealed wooden coffins with mummies inside, some of which belonged to ancient Egyptian priests. Here are photos of the findings.

4,000-Year-Old Mummies Showed Early Signs of Heart Disease
By Mindy Weisberger published
Five mummies dating to 4,000 years ago had cholesterol buildup in their arteries, hinting that humans have been susceptible to heart disease since ancient times.

2 Mummies Unearthed in Ancient Egyptian Cemetery Where King Tut and Other Royalty Were Buried
By Owen Jarus published
Two mummies have been unearthed in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, the cemetery holding the tomb of King Tut and other Egyptian royalty.

Egypt's 'Bent Pyramid' Opens for First Time in More Than 50 Years
By Laura Geggel published
For the first time since 1965, two pyramids built by the ancient Egyptians, including the unique "Bent Pyramid," are being opened to the public, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities.

Dozens of Mummified Mice and Birds Found in Ancient Egyptian Tomb
By Mindy Weisberger published
The well-preserved burial chamber was vividly painted with funerary scenes.
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