Oldest mummy ever found in Egypt rewrites the history of mummification

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The ancient Egyptians were carrying out sophisticated mummifications of their dead 1,000 years earlier than previously thought, according to new evidence which could lead to a rewriting of the history books.

The preserved body of a high-ranking nobleman called Khuwy, discovered in 2019, has been found to be far older than assumed and is, in fact, one of the oldest Egyptian mummies ever discovered.

It has been dated to the Old Kingdom, proving that mummification techniques some 4,000 years ago were highly advanced.

The sophistication of the body’s mummification process and the materials used – including its exceptionally fine linen dressing and high-quality resin – was not thought to have been achieved until 1,000 years later.

 

It is among major discoveries to be revealed in National Geographic’s documentary series, Lost Treasures of Egypt, starting on 7 November. It is produced by Windfall Films, and the cameras follow international archaeologists during the excavation season in Egypt.

The mummy’s discovery in a lavish tomb in the necropolis at Saqqara was filmed in National Geographic’s earlier season. The investigation into its dating and analysis emerges in the new series. Hieroglyphs revealed that it belonged to Khuwy, a relation of the royal family who lived over 4,000 years ago.

Source - https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/oct/24/mummys-older-than-we-thought-new-find-rewrites-the-history-books?f

[Sneaky Oliver 22,988]

Old civilizations scare the sh*t out of me for some reason   I’m afraid they might somehow come back as they were aliens who have been living in another planet for some time 

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44 minutes ago, Sneaky Oliver said:

Old civilizations scare the sh*t out of me for some reason   I’m afraid they might somehow come back as they were aliens who have been living in another planet for some time 

They're gonna be scared sh*tless and run for their lives once they realize what kind of world this is...

[Helxig 45,383]

The difference of a THOUSAND years is crazy though!!