This finding documents smoke-dried mummification of the dead, mostly in tightly bound crouched postures, from archaeological ...

Scientists have unearthed what they believe to be the oldest known evidence of human mummification in Southeast Asia. The ...

When we think of mummies, we tend to imagine embalmed pharaohs, massive pyramids and buried treasure in Ancient Egypt. That was before we learned of the smoked mummies of Southeast Asia, which are ...

"smoked mummies" were found in Southeast Asia, rewriting the origins of mummification and revealing a cultural tradition.

Archaeologists have uncovered 40 perfectly preserved mummies — including 10 children — in the desert province of Minya, Egypt. Found inside ancient tombs, the discovery spans the Ptolemaic to ...

When it comes to mummification, the Ancient Egyptians usually spring to mind. But archaeologists have unearthed evidence that show civilisations were using the technique to preserve their dead ...

Hunter-gatherers in parts of ancient Asia prepared their dead for burial with smoke-drying up to 14,000 years ago, resulting ...

For the first time, a district-level implementation and monitoring committee, led by the district magistrate, has been formed with more than a dozen officials to oversee the process. Disputes during ...

Tightly packed human remains in odd positions were likely smoked and mummified in ancient southeast Asia. Hung, et al (2025) Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences As the spooky season ...

Sabrina Davis lost her father in 2023, and at first the teenager was reluctant to join a program that helps youth grieve through art. “My mom [asked] if I wanted to be a part of the group,” said Davis ...

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.