The mummies of the Archaeology Museum of Palmyra

Anthropological collections, particularly those of mummies, constitute invaluable material for the reconstruction of human history.Therefore, efforts to protect these museum collections are a priority.These efforts must include particular care and attention in the study of the specimens and application of the most sophisticated techniques to acquire precise information without causing damage. The mummies in the Archaeology Museum of Palmyra are a cultural and biological patrimony of inestimable value for the Syrian city, since they are the only ones remaining after past dispersions. [...]

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