Smoke-dried human remains found in Asia may be world's oldest known mummies, researchers say

Some ancient societies in Asia appear to have smoke-dried their dead, effectively mummifying them thousands of years earlier than their Egyptian counterparts, new research has found.
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Oldest known evidence of human mummification discovered in Asia, scientists say

Hunter-gatherers in parts of ancient Asia prepared their dead for burial with smoke-drying up to 14,000 years ago, resulting in the oldest known evidence of human mummification, according to a new ...
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Smoke-dried remains found in Asia may be world's oldest mummies

Scientists have discovered what's thought to be the oldest known mummies in the world in southeastern Asia dating back up to 12,000 years. Mummification prevents decay by preserving dead bodies. The ...