Scientists: Ancient Egyptians forged animal mummies – Information portal 2×2.su

The unusual discovery made by British scientists. Having examined 800 mummies animals, experts have found that about 30% of them are empty inside. Counterfeits were a conventional folding fabric in the shape of animals empty inside.

The researchers believe that the trick to the ancient Egyptians had to because of the high demand for the mummies of birds and cats, these mummies are not enough to meet the demand of consumers, according to “News of Russian regions».

By the way, according to scientists, a total of ancient Egypt was zamumifitsirovano about 70 million animals. Some of them have been preserved in excellent condition.

By the way, scientists have discovered ancient tombs not only mummified body, but also food. So in February 2014, researchers from Germany found in the tomb of the Taklimakan Desert most ancient cheese in the world.

The ancient remains are still found not only in Egypt. Recall that in March 2015 working in the Peru accidentally discovered 40 mummies of the Incas.