Ancient 'mummy' wrapped in birch bark found

[Still Waters]

The expected but as yet unopened human remains are wrapped in birch bark and it is likely that this 'cocoon' contains copper which - combined with the permafrost - produced an accidental mummification.

Archeologists working at the site, near Salekhard, say they suspect the remains are of a child or teenager from the 12th or 13th centuries AD.

The new find matches others discovered at Zeleny Yar, belonging to a mystery medieval civilization with links to Persia despite its position on the edge of the Siberian Arctic. If confirmed, it will be the first mummy from the civilisation found at this intriguing site since 2002.

http://siberiantimes...aim-scientists/

[KariW]

Fascinating stuff, SW!

Glad I waiting until after eating dinner before I clicked on the link!