Opening a 2,500-year-old tomb, heart-stopping sight of a mummy ‘heart pounding’

During an excavation on the outskirts of Luxor, Egypt, archaeologists found a 2,500-year-old mummy inside an ancient tomb. They were extremely surprised to hear the sound of a “heart pounding” in the mummy’s chest.

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Archaeologists excavating an ancient tomb found a 2,500-year-old mummy inside a coffin. The body was carefully wrapped in yellowed, frayed, and dusty cloth.
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The results of the dating test showed that the mummy was about 2,500 years old. What surprised the experts was that when they approached the mummy, they suddenly heard a strange sound like the pounding heart of a living person.
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According to experts, the sound was very rhythmic. When they examined it closely, they discovered that the sound was coming from near the heart. This left them amazed, shocked and wondering how a mummy could still have a pounding heart after 2,500 years.
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To solve this mystery, experts transferred the ancient mummy to a local hospital and then to a major hospital in Cairo.
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There, experts used modern medical equipment to examine the condition of the mummy. After a series of tests, they found the answer.

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In the location of the mummy’s heart, archaeologists discovered something like a blood-based heart rate regulator. This device was made of black crystal – a rare material in ancient times.
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When black crystal is placed on a human heart and through vibrations, it can simulate the sound of a heart beating. Experts counted that this “heart” beats 80 times per minute.
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However, researchers have yet to decipher why the ancient Egyptians placed black crystals on the hearts of the dead to simulate the sound of a beating heart. Please watch the video: The mystery of the tattoo on the arm of a 2,500-year-old princess mummy.

According to Tam Anh (Kienthuc.net.vn)

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