In the mountainous Colombian town of San Bernardo, an unusual discovery has left residents and experts confused. Clovisnerys Bejarano kneels before a glass box containing her mother's body, a sight that defies the passage of 30 years. Saturnina Torres de Bejarano, dressed in the same attire she was buried in, appears remarkably preserved, as if in a peaceful sleep, with a faux red carnation clasped in her hands.

"She still has her little brown face, round, her braids, her hair," Bejarano, 63, told AFP at her mother's final resting place in a museum displaying her body&nbsp;

The phenomenon of spontaneous mummification has puzzled the people&nbsp;of San Bernardo for decades. Despite many&nbsp;attempts to unravel its mystery, the exact cause remains hidden. Some attribute it to divine intervention, viewing it as a reward or punishment from God. Others speculate that the town's healthy lifestyle and temperate climate play a role, but conclusive evidence is still lacks.

The town's cemetery, situated on a steep mountain slope, has become a focal point of scientific inquiry. Experts believe that the unique conditions within the burial vaults may contribute to the preservation process.

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<h2>Like an oven</h2>

The constant wind and hot temperatures create an environment similar&nbsp;to an oven, dehydrating the bodies and preventing decomposition. However, further research is needed to validate this belief.

Despite the lack of clarity surrounding its cause, the phenomenon of spontaneous mummification has left an indelible mark on the town's culture and folklore.

Tales of preserved bodies have become woven into the fabric of San Bernardo's identity, with residents speculating about its significance and implications for the afterlife.

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For families like the Bejaranos, the preservation of their loved ones' bodies serves as a reminder of life's mysteries and the enduring bonds of family. While some opt for cremation, others choose to keep their relatives' bodies intact, cherishing their memory for generations to come.

As scientists continue to study the phenomenon, the people of San Bernardo remain enchanted by its mystery.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

In the mountainous Colombian town of San Bernardo, an unusual discovery has left residents and experts confused. Clovisnerys Bejarano kneels before a glass box containing her mother's body, a sight that defies the passage of 30 years.

In the mountainous Colombian town of San Bernardo, an unusual discovery has left residents and experts confused. Clovisnerys Bejarano kneels before a glass box containing her mother's body, a sight that defies the passage of 30 years. Saturnina Torres de Bejarano, dressed in the same attire she was buried in, appears remarkably preserved, as if in a peaceful sleep, with a faux red carnation clasped in her hands. "She still has her little brown face, round, her braids, her hair," Bejarano, 63, told AFP at her mother's final resting place in a museum displaying her body The phenomenon of spontaneous mummification has puzzled the people of San Bernardo for decades. Despite many attempts to unravel its mystery, the exact cause remains hidden. Some attribute it to divine intervention, viewing it as a reward or punishment from God. Others speculate that the town's healthy lifestyle and temperate climate play a role, but conclusive evidence is still lacks. The town's cemetery, situated on a steep mountain slope, has become a focal point of scientific inquiry. Experts believe that the unique conditions within the burial vaults may contribute to the preservation process. Also read | 'Alien mummies' conference takes bizarre turn after a 'pregnant' alien is unveiled Like an oven The constant wind and hot temperatures create an environment similar to an oven, dehydrating the bodies and preventing decomposition. However, further research is needed to validate this belief. Despite the lack of clarity surrounding its cause, the phenomenon of spontaneous mummification has left an indelible mark on the town's culture and folklore. Tales of preserved bodies have become woven into the fabric of San Bernardo's identity, with residents speculating about its significance and implications for the afterlife. Also read | Archaeologists make 'dream discovery', find mummy adorned in gold leaf For families like the Bejaranos, the preservation of their loved ones' bodies serves as a reminder of life's mysteries and the enduring bonds of family. While some opt for cremation, others choose to keep their relatives' bodies intact, cherishing their memory for generations to come. As scientists continue to study the phenomenon, the people of San Bernardo remain enchanted by its mystery. (With inputs from agencies)

Bodies in this Colombian town don’t decay after death as expected, and nobody knows why

In the recent Egyptian discoveries, there have been two tombs, two of the largest human and animal mummification workshops, and The two massive mummification workshops were discovered in the ancient Sakara burial ground, according to the head of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, and date to the 30th Dynasty.

Two mummification workshops unearthed in Egypt

Archaeologists have hailed a latest discovery in Peru as possibly the most exciting find of the decade. An almost perfectly well preserved mummy estimated to be almost 800 years old has been discovered there. Our next report gets you more details.

800 years old mummy discovered in Peru

Researchers have unearthed the crucial steps to the embalming process used to prepare ancient Egyptians for the afterlife.

The oldest surviving manual on mummification discovered is based on a manual recently discovered in a 3,500-year-old medical papyrus.

In ancient Egypt, embalming was considered a sacred art, and knowledge of the process was the preserve of very few individuals.

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Most secrets of the art were probably passed on orally from one embalmer to the other, Egyptologists believe, so written evidence is scarce; until recently, only two texts on mummification had been identified.

Egyptologists were therefore surprised to find a short manual on embalming in a medical text that is primarily concerned with herbal medicine and swellings of the skin.&nbsp;

The importance of the Papyrus Louvre-Carlsberg manual in reconstructing the embalming process lies in its specification of the process being divided into intervals of four, with the embalmers actively working on the mummy every four days.

According to&nbsp;Sofie Schiødt, the lead author of the study, ''A ritual procession of the mummy marked these days, celebrating the progress of restoring the deceased’s corporeal integrity, amounting to 17 processions over the course of the embalming period. In between the four-day intervals, the body was covered with cloth and overlaid with straw infused with aromatics to keep away insects and scavengers.''

The two parts of the papyrus originally belonged to two private collectors, and several sections of it are still missing. Based on the palaeography, that is, the sign forms, the six-metre long papyrus is dated to approximately 1450 BC, which means that it predates the only two other examples of embalming texts by more than a thousand years.

The bulk of the papyrus, which is the second-longest medical papyrus surviving from ancient Egypt, deals with herbal medicine and skin illnesses.

Specifically, it contains the earliest-known herbal treatise, which provides descriptions of the appearance, habitat, uses, and religious significance of a divine plant and its seed as well as a lengthy treatise on swellings of the skin, which are seen as illnesses sent forth by the lunar god Khonsu.

Researchers have unearthed the crucial steps to the embalming process used to prepare ancient Egyptians for the afterlife. The oldest surviving manual on mummification discovered is based on a manual recently discovered in a 3,500-year-old medical papyrus.

Researchers have unearthed the crucial steps to the embalming process used to prepare ancient Egyptians for the afterlife. The oldest surviving manual on mummification discovered is based on a manual recently discovered in a 3,500-year-old medical papyrus. In ancient Egypt, embalming was considered a sacred art, and knowledge of the process was the preserve of very few individuals. Also see| Scientists digitally 'unwrap' mummies of ancient Egyptian cat, snake and bird Most secrets of the art were probably passed on orally from one embalmer to the other, Egyptologists believe, so written evidence is scarce; until recently, only two texts on mummification had been identified. Egyptologists were therefore surprised to find a short manual on embalming in a medical text that is primarily concerned with herbal medicine and swellings of the skin. The importance of the Papyrus Louvre-Carlsberg manual in reconstructing the embalming process lies in its specification of the process being divided into intervals of four, with the embalmers actively working on the mummy every four days. According to Sofie Schiødt, the lead author of the study, ''A ritual procession of the mummy marked these days, celebrating the progress of restoring the deceased’s corporeal integrity, amounting to 17 processions over the course of the embalming period. In between the four-day intervals, the body was covered with cloth and overlaid with straw infused with aromatics to keep away insects and scavengers.'' The two parts of the papyrus originally belonged to two private collectors, and several sections of it are still missing. Based on the palaeography, that is, the sign forms, the six-metre long papyrus is dated to approximately 1450 BC, which means that it predates the only two other examples of embalming texts by more than a thousand years. The bulk of the papyrus, which is the second-longest medical papyrus surviving from ancient Egypt, deals with herbal medicine and skin illnesses. Specifically, it contains the earliest-known herbal treatise, which provides descriptions of the appearance, habitat, uses, and religious significance of a divine plant and its seed as well as a lengthy treatise on swellings of the skin, which are seen as illnesses sent forth by the lunar god Khonsu.

Scientists unearth crucial steps used to prepare ancient Egyptians for afterlife

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