Ancient Smoke-Dried Remains in Asia May Be World's Oldest Mummies

Ancient Smoke-Dried Remains in Asia May Be World's Oldest Mummies

Researchers have discovered human remains in Southeast Asia, dating back up to 12,000 years, that appear to have been smoke-dried, potentially representing the world's oldest known mummies.

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September 16, 2025
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Ancient Smoke-Dried Remains in Asia May Be World's Oldest Mummies
Ancient Smoke-Dried Remains in Asia May Be World's Oldest Mummies

CBS News • 16 Sep 10:59

Researchers have discovered human remains in Southeast Asia, dating back up to 12,000 years, that appear to have been smoke-dried, potentially representing the world's oldest known mummies.

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Ancient Mummification Practices Discovered in Southeast Asia
Ancient Mummification Practices Discovered in Southeast Asia

NBC News • 16 Sep 10:26

Researchers have identified mummified human remains in Southeast Asia dating back up to 12,000 years, suggesting early mummification practices in the region.

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September 15, 2025
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Ancient Smoke-Dried Mummies Unearthed in Southeast Asia
Ancient Smoke-Dried Mummies Unearthed in Southeast Asia

CNN • 15 Sep 21:46

Archaeologists have discovered evidence of smoke-dried mummification in Southeast Asia dating back up to 14,000 years, predating known mummification practices in Egypt and Chile.

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Ancient Smoke-Dried Mummies in Southeast Asia May Be World's Oldest
Ancient Smoke-Dried Mummies in Southeast Asia May Be World's Oldest

IFLScience • 15 Sep 19:10

Archaeologists have discovered evidence of smoke-dried mummification in Southeast Asia dating back up to 14,000 years, potentially making them the oldest known mummies.

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Ancient Smoke-Dried Mummies Unearthed in Southeast Asia and China
Ancient Smoke-Dried Mummies Unearthed in Southeast Asia and China

ScienceAlert • 15 Sep 19:02

Archaeologists have discovered evidence of mummification practices in Southeast Asia and China dating back up to 12,000 years, predating previously known methods.

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