Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead

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Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead

A well filled with bones reveals a strange practice in ancient Persia. Why were these ancients laid bare atop desert towers, their bodies picked by vultures before being consigned to the grave?

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To ensure body and spirit remain everlasting, the Egyptians developed elaborate rituals, massive tombs, and even magic incantations passed down through millennia. Not only do the entombed remains display a shocking knowledge of biology and chemistry, they hold the promise of a life beyond the mortal coil.
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