Embalming, once thought to be exclusive to ancient Egypt or South America, has now been identified in Europe. Recent study of the crypts found at Château des Milandes in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, ...

The ancient Egyptians developed sophisticated embalming treatments much earlier than previously thought, new research has shown. Extensive forensic tests on an intact prehistoric mummy have revealed ...

Ancient Egyptians’ practice of mummifying the dead got its start as early as 6,330 years ago among groups that farmed and raised animals, a contested new study suggests. The find pushes back the use ...

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The ancient Egyptians developed sophisticated embalming treatments much earlier than previously thought, new research has shown. Extensive forensic tests on an intact prehistoric mummy have revealed ...

The Turin mummy dates from around 3700-3500 BC (Dr Stephen Buckley, University of York/ PA) The ancient Egyptians developed sophisticated embalming treatments much earlier than previously thought, new ...

THE ancient Egyptians developed embalming treatments earlier than previously thought, according to research by the University of York. Scientists from universities in York, Macquarie, Oxford, Warwick, ...