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Contributor: Kathi Thomas. Lesson ID: 10613
Mummies aren't always wrapped in linen and preserved in elaborate tombs. Meet the scientists who unravel the secrets of the past, while you investigate a mummy!
Not all mummies are wrapped in linen and laid to rest surrounded by riches and finery.
You are about to enter the mysterious world of mummies, but take heed!
In the video below, you will see photographic images of mummified remains. Humans preserved some of the mummies shown, while nature preserved others. The mummies tell stories from the past, leaving historians and scientists with questions unanswered.
As you watch, pause as needed to write down one fact about each of the mummies shown and one question which is not answered in the information presented.
Here is an example of the first mummy shown in the video: Rosalia Lombardo.
After collecting all ten facts and questions, move on to the Got It? section.
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