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Cardenas-Arroyo: Two findings of gallstones in archaeological mummies from Colombia
Results involving the analysis of gallstones found in two pre-Hispanic Colombian mummies are presented. By applying SEM, X-ray diffraction (XRD), sectioning, and CT-scan Hounsfield Units, we were able to identify these choleliths as mainly formed by cholesterol. The number of reports on gallstones in archaeological human remains from South America is very small, making these two cases an…
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Cardenas-Arroyo: Analysis of some radiocarbon dates of archaeological mummies from Colombia
This article presents the results of 23 radiocarbon dates obtained from samples taken from archaeological mummies in Colombia. These were compared to radiocarbon dates obtained through archaeological excavations in stratified ceramic sites in order to contextualize the radiocarbon information from the mummies in altered or sacked sites. This approach helped to relate…
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World Mummy Congress in Peru!
We are so excited for the upcoming 2025 World Mummy Studies Society Congress in Cusco! We hope to see you there. As shared in previous correspondence, the World Mummy Studies Society is in a transitional phase with regard to triennial Congress organization. For Congresses in 2028 and after, those meeting logistics will…
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Bylaws Created. Voting to take place at 2025 Congress
We are thrilled to report that we have drafted Bylaws for the World Mummy Studies Society! We are pleased to share them with you (click here to view bylaws). At the Congress in Cusco, we will vote in person and virtually on these bylaws, and on any amendments that arise from among…
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