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Mummies Research Paper

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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

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