Well-preserved 18th-century Austrian mummy identified as parish vicar embalmed using previously unknown method

Well-preserved 18th-century Austrian mummy identified as parish vicar embalmed using previously unknown method

An extremely well-preserved mummy found in the crypt of a village church in Austria not only has its identity confirmed but also provides a new, previously unknown method of embalming...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/05/well-preserved-18th-century-austrian-mummy/

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