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Mummies, disease and ancient cultures

by Aidan Cockburn, Eve Cockburn, Theodore Reyman

This updated volume explores the global practice of mummification, examining both deliberate and natural preservation methods across every continent. Through the analysis of human remains, it offers key insights into the health, lives, and cultures of ancient civilisations.

Accession 1927 ISBN 9780521589543 Publisher Cambridge University Press
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