Groundbreaking Discovery: 12,000-Year-Old Smoke-Dried Mummies Found in Asia Reshape Ancient History
Groundbreaking Discovery: 12,000-Year-Old Smoke-Dried Mummies Found in Asia Reshape Ancient History A new study published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals the discovery of what are believed to be the world’s oldest known mummies, dating back up to 12,000 years in Southeast Asia. This groundbreaking finding significantly pushes back the timeline of mummification practices, predating the well-known Egyptian and Chinchorro mummies. Researchers uncovered human remains in crouched or squatted positions, exhibiting cuts and burn…