holy mummy

Archaeologists recently found a mummy in China dating back to the Ming Dynasty(about 700 years). It's completely amazing how well this body is preserved; the woman mummy still has skin, hair and eyebrows. The article didn't touch on how old she was, or the cause of death but does say that she was high ranking.


Interestingly enough, one article says that it was likely an accident that she was so well preserved. The coffin was flooded with water, preventing bacteria from breaking down the body.
pretty. freaking. amazing.


see full article here:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/worldnews/8361635/Archaeologists-find-Ming-Dynasty-mummy-in-China.html

and here:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1362957/700-year-old-mummy-road-workers-east-China-excellent-condition.html