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People are trading mummified human remains online. Some scientists say that may be bad for their health

In new research, scientists shine a light on a global, online trade in preserved human remains and raise the alarm about its potential health hazards.

People are trading mummified human remains online. Some scientists say that may be bad for their health

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Layers of history: Egypt unearths 6,000-year cemetery spanning Predynastic to Ptolemaic eras

The finds confirm that the area had been settled during the Hyksos’ reign during the 15th Dynasty given its proximity to Avaris, which had served as the capital city at the time.

  • Egypt uncovers 6,000-year-old cemetery spanning Predynastic to Ptolemaic eras
  • Two groups of tombs with varying funerary rites found at Kom El-Khalgan site
  • Residential structures and artifacts reveal ancient settlement patterns

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