Scientists Uncover World’s Oldest Mummies Outside Egypt

Mummies are most commonly linked to Egypt, with the oldest specimens dating back around 4,500 years. However, a recent discovery by scientists reveals mummies far older in a region far from Egypt. According to the researchers, these ancient mummies were unearthed in southern China and Southeast Asia. The findings challenge the long-standing association of mummification primarily with Egyptian culture. The team of scientists investigating the mummies expressed their astonishment at the age of these remains. The discovery sheds new light on the practice of mummification beyond the boundaries of ancient Egypt.