which allowed for the body to remain almost perfectly intact. When found, in September 1991, Ötzi’s skin, hair, and clothing were still in a remarkably preserved state, offering an invaluable ...

This woman from the Chinese aristocracy belonged to the Western Han dynasty and is currently considered the best-preserved ancient ... was the perfect state of conservation of her remains.

"We were afraid we might wake this mummy up," he said ... which appeared flawless, with perfectly preserved nails and skin creases. The girl, later named 'The Maiden', was found with a range ...