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Archaeologists Claim ‘World’s Oldest Pyramid’ Was Not Built by Humans 25,000 Years Ago - And Is Not Located in Egypt

For decades, Egypt has held the crown for the world’s oldest pyramids, with the iconic Djoser Step Pyramid—dating back to 2,630 BC—officially recognized by Guinness World Records. When people think of ...

7 Oldest Countries In The World- India Ranks At...Egypt Tops The List

When it comes to ancient civilizations and the rich tapestry of human history, some countries stand out for their remarkable ...

Smoke-dried human remains found in Asia may be world's oldest known mummies, researchers say

Some ancient societies in Asia appear to have smoke-dried their dead, effectively mummifying them thousands of years earlier than their Egyptian counterparts, new research has found.
New Scientist

The oldest human mummies were slowly smoked 14,000 years ago

For at least 10,000 years, humans across South-East Asia were being carefully preserved after death by being smoke-dried – a ...