Mummies have been a unique topic of interest for hundreds of years. Perhaps some of the most interesting mummies have come out of the Andean countries. Because of the distinct preservation rituals and also the natural preservation, these mummies have been of great interest to scientists and researchers. Desert mummies of the Andean countries were first discovered in 1875 in Peru. They were found deep in underground shafts, and looked to be purposely preserved. They had been wrapped in leaves, seaweed, furs, cloth, and grass. Along with being well wrapped and covered, scientist also found that they had been mummified partially naturally. It was proven that the mummies had been dried out and preserved greatly from the dry, arid desert weather
Although, no credible information regarding burials has been discovered, Headrick claims the highest-ranking ancestors underwent mortuary bundles, a treatment in which their remains are wrapped in assemblages (chapter 3). Mortuary bundles have not been found at Teotihuacan, thus, Headricks supports her claims by presenting information regarding mortuary bundles found in the Classical Maya and the Mixtec. Assimilating information about the treatment in those cultures and the discovery of the three stone masks, Headrick proposes that stone masks were likely tied to mortuary bundles as they are largely depicted in the city’s artistic record (chapter 3). Moreover, Headrick further supports her claim by comparing an archeological find of a ceramic bust with a mask to a similar one elsewhere in Mesoamerica (chapter 3). Headrick’s argument regarding mortuary bundles is convincing and the evidence to support her claim is
The dream of most archaeologists is to find something that is well preserved in order to retrieve all of the needed information. The finding of a 7 year old boy mummy up in the Aconcagua Mountains was exactly what archaeologist hope to find. The Aconcagua boy is a well preserved mummy whom was found back in summer of 1985 by hikers whom happened to just stumble upon this well preserved mummy (“The complete mitogenome…”). These hikers were not aware of the significance of their finding, and all the information that could be retrieved from this mummified boy. Archaeologist soon came to find, after observing this mummy that he had been part of a ritual known as the “capachoca” that the Inca used to take part in. The ritual only scarified children to their gods
We are proud to introduce the next governor of the great State of Texas, Ms. Jane “Bitzi” Johnson Miller. She is a staunch Conservative Republican whose proud Texan traditions are deep rooted here in the Lone Star State. A native Texan who grew up in West Texas, she comes from a great line of proud Texans including former Governor Joe “Big Daddy” Johnson. Ms. Miller attended Harvard and earned a Master’s in Business Administration. In this difficult and uncertain time of economic recession, she has
The process occurred either naturally, or intentionally. Incan mummification involved specific purposes. The Incans thought that after someone passed away their spirits resurrected and lived life with the gods. The Incans also thought that mummification and burial among the living was supposed to keep the deceased as part of the living. During process of mummification the treatment of the dead’s body depended on their social status.
In this photograph, a group of people holding signs are gathered in a public setting. Two of the signs display “USA” and “UNITED WE STAND”. Moreover, the young girl of the group who appears to be 14 years old is holding a sign that reads “American” and “Muslim”. The group of people are wearing Muslim wardrobe. In the distance behind them are two people and a building. Standing in front of the group are two women, one of them is holding a pen and paper. As an image, this photo depicts Muslim-Americans are unifying to counteract a Muslim terrorist frame.
By reading the criminal Victimization, 2014 article it was a little surprising that there is not a lot of change comparer to what we actually see in the news today. I wasn’t aware that at some point men were more victimized then women. Now a day’s we tent to see more women maybe because we feel the need to share it more freely then men.
This 25 foot tall tomb is made of marble and bronze. Its structure is held up by columns with beautiful ionic capitals, decorative arches and a vault, lifelike and scenic reliefs, and intricately detailed sculptures. In the center, is the sculpture of William, Prince of Orange, sitting relaxingly, but with his sword held up. His Helmet is off, but on the floor below his feet. At the corners of the tomb, there are figures symbolizing Liberty, Prudence, Religion, and Justice (i.e. holding a scale). Inside the elaborate tomb is Williams Terracotta coffin, where there is a lying figure of William, with a dog at his feet, a symbol of fidelity and faithfulness, as was
The mummy were discovered in the natural cave structure of Uan Muhuggiag. Expedition leaders decided to excavate after curious
As an archeologist, solving the puzzle about our past generations isn’t easy to analyze without written forms of communication. In a perfect world, every important aspect of each and every culture before us would be well documented in written texts. We can however, make inferences and analyze the artifacts and other forms of communication that are excavated from various sties around the globe. There are many different forms of important artifacts from the mesoamerican culture that shaped state authority and control. Mesoamerica is a culture and region in Mexico/northern South America, that existed from 3500 BCE to 1697 AD. Two important cultures within mesoamerica are the Aztec and Maya. More specifically, three examples of these important artifacts are the Templo Mayor, the Maya stelae and the ritual of bloodletting. These are great examples because each presents a different type of artifact and contributes to different aspects of state authority.
This film was about mummies from 18th century Hungary and how they helped find information on the tuberculosis resistant gene. These 200 mummies were found underneath an old Hungarian church and after the priest called in ethnographers they soon found out that they had stumbled across well preserved mummies. Word from this got to an Australian surgeon turned archaeologist who studied tuberculosis genes in dead bodies. He flew to Hungary and studied these mummies and after working with some colleagues in London they found out that more than half of the mummies were infected, which meant that the small Hungarian town had been plagued. After this, another colleague studied bone samples from the mummies and discovered that the tuberculosis
Jewellery and treasures Mummies were often buried with many of their belongings that might be needed in the afterlife. If the mummy belonged to a very rich person, such as the Pharaoh, he would be buried with objects
The Egyptians believe that if they preserved a died person body by doing a mummy process then they the could have a great time in the afterlife. They started this process by washing the dead body with special types of oils, and removing all types of organs. They lastly wrap up the body.
The aim of this report is to critically analyze the excavation, human remains, skeletal analysis and evidence found at the burial site. This will include a reconstruction and interpretation of the burial, the information the skeletal analysis can provide, limitations of bone evidence, assessment of the excavation process and, to conclude, a final interpretation and discussion of potential hypothesis.
2A. Harding and Wolf decided to publish this specific case report on urban mummies in order to reassess the deaths associated with the process of urban mummification in Florida (2015). Harding and Wolf use this case study to address the involvement of the recurring patterns of deviant human behaviors such as social isolation, depression, substance abuse etc. along with socioeconomic factors of the decedents’ as a causal variable in their mummification (2015).
Throughout history, the mummy has been stereotyped as no more than an egyptian deceased wrapped in cloth, whose spirit returns from the dead in order to haunt mankind. However, as literature and mythology present, Mummies exist in modern context promptly as scorned lovers, scientists, past rulers, wronged souls, or a combination of all. In deconstructing the Mummy, the statement of “We are creatures that require social interaction” often comes to mind. After all, even in death we are infrequently capable of surviving without the companionship of family, loved ones, friends, or the presence of another soul.