Mummy

Is Queen Nefertiti’s mummy about to be revealed? – Part 1

International newspapers several years ago reported the discovery of Queen Nefertiti’s mummy, citing an English researcher more interested in fame than science. Naturally, I opposed the publication of such sensational, unverified news. At the time, I challenged every piece of alleged evidence the English researcher presented. During our debates, I lacked scientific data on the …

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Egypt Independent May 20, 2025

Secrets of enigmatic Alpine mummy revealed by scientists

Stored in a church crypt in a remote Alpine village, a set of unusually well-preserved human remains has long been a rich source of rumor and speculation. Local lore suggested the mummified body, thought to be that of an 18-century clergyman who succumbed to an infectious disease, had been recovered from a grave a few …

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Egypt Independent May 2, 2025

Discovery of 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy reveals secrets of the Black Death

Archaeologists have discovered an Egyptian mummy over 3,000 years old, believed to have been a victim of the bubonic plague – also known as the “Black Death.” The mummy is the first evidence of the spread of the disease outside the continents of Europe and Asia. Researchers wrote in their abstract that this discovery provides …

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Egypt Independent December 29, 2024

Aswan Prosecution investigates the discovery of an ancient mummy thrown in the street

The Aswan Public Prosecution began its investigations into finding an archaeological mummy, near the veterinary slides at the end of Airport Street in the city of Aswan. The prosecution summoned antiquities officials to question them about the incident, determine the mummy’s time period, and clarify its archaeological value. Security forces found the mummy near the …

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Egypt Independent May 25, 2024

Photos: After 300 years, scientists finally solve mystery of mummified Japanese ‘mermaid’

After nearly 300 years, scientists have finally solve the mystery of a “mummified mermaid” found in the Pacific Ocean off the Japanese island of Shikoku between 1736 and 1741 and kept in a temple in the Japanese city of Asakuchi for about 40 years. Measuring 12 inches, this creature has a grimacing face, pointed teeth …

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Egypt Independent February 22, 2023