Mummies : Science World Report

Dec 05, 2016 03:36 AM EST

Mummified Legs Belonged To Queen Nefertari, Scientists Confirmed

Fragments of mummified legs were found in the tomb of Queen Nefertari in 1904. Now, scientists have confirmed that they actually belonged to her.

Nov 30, 2015 01:17 PM EST

Secret Chamber In King Tut's Tomb May Have Queen Nefertiti's Remains

Researchers may have found clues, which indicates that King Tutankhamun's tomb could have a hidden chamber, which could contain the remains of Queen Nefertiti.

Nov 16, 2015 03:37 PM EST

Mummified Inca Boy From 500 Years Ago Showed How Humans Spread To South America

In a study, researchers have used the DNA from a mummified Inca boy, sacrificed 500 years ago, to show how humans spread to South America.

May 11, 2015 01:51 PM EDT

Why the Egyptians Faked Animal Mummies

Scientists have taken a closer look at the Egyptian practice of mummifying animals and have discovered that 70 million creatures were wrapped and buried in underground catacombs.

Feb 24, 2015 06:57 AM EST

CT Scan Reveals Ancient Mummy Inside This Buddha Statue

While this Buddha statue may look normal on the outside, it's anything but regular on the inside. Researchers have found that the statue contains a mummy in the same position and now, they've conducted a full CT scan of the statue in order to get a better look.

Jan 31, 2015 08:13 AM EST

200-Year-Old Meditating Mummy of a Monk was Discovered Sitting in the Lotus Position

The mummified remains of a meditating Buddhist monk have been discovered in Mongolia-and the body is still in a meditation position. Currently, researchers estimate that the monk is at least 200 years old.

Aug 14, 2014 09:27 AM EDT