
Exquisitely Preserved Mummies Discovered in One of Egypt's Largest Tombs
The tomb is so big that archaeologists have been excavating since the 19th century.
Mummies provide a window into the traditions and rituals practiced by ancient cultures. Modern analyses on their bones, teeth, hair and preserved soft tissues can also provide information on the health conditions these ancient people experienced, as well as what type of food they ate. Here's the latest news on mummies and what analyses have revealed about their lives.
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