Posted on 04/17/2017 6:48:44 AM PDT by BenLurkin
Intriguing new details have emerged about a medieval mummy known for her 'Adidas' boots - which she wore more than a millennia ago.
The body of the woman was discovered a year ago this week in the Altai mountains region of Mongolia.
And her body and possessions remained so remarkably preserved that experts are still uncovering some of the secrets they keep.
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And her trademark felt boots - boasting red and black stripes - have been carefully cleaned, with new pictures revealed today by The Siberian Times.
Experts from the Centre of Cultural Heritage of Mongolia now believe the woman died up to 1,100 years ago after suffering a serious head wound.
Initial examinations found that 'it was quite possible that the traces of a blow to the mummy's facial bones were the cause of her death'.
They are still seeking to verify the exact age of the burial, but they estimate it took place in the tenth century - more recently than originally thought.
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'Those high-quality stitches, the bright red and black stripes, the length - I would buy them now in no time.'
The high altitude and cold climate helped to preserve both the woman's body and her belongings.
And a coating of Shilajit - a thick, sticky tar-like substance with a colour ranging from white to dark brown - that covered her body aided this process.
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The woman was buried alongside a number of her possessions - including a handbag and four changes of clothes.
A comb and a mirror from her beauty kit were also found, along with a knife.
Her horse and a saddle with metal stirrups in such good condition that it could be used today were buried as well.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
Gucci? CK? Coach? What???
The ancient version of the Kardashians?
Not even close!
Cute kicks. Look warm.
But would they dress Melania?
Billy Jeff Clinton would hit it.
All kidding aside it’s a remarkable archeological find, but I think the poor woman should have allowed to rest In peace.
Right- at what point does archaeology become grave desecration?
These grave robbers claim they are doing it for good reasons.
Pretty interesting. Fashion trends do circle around.
WHY would a woman with a serious head wound be buried so elegantly clothed (with a fresh change of undies) AND a horse, unless she had been killed in battle ?
title says a thousand years, article picture quote says up to 1,100 years. she could be from a lot more recent. we know scientists dating methods are flawed at times.
Someone should put a smartphone in her hand to see if she will be on Instagram by the end of the day, and how many selfies she will have posted.
For her own protection...keep Bill Clinton away from her.
I really wish the Brits would catch up on proper spelling ;^)
Well an alternative would be she was a wealthy woman who was murdered.
Her husband loved her. And he felt real bad about punching her lights out. Permanently.
Didn’t mean to hit her that hard.
Yes, but I feel more sorry for the horse and goat that were killed to be with her.
Well if she was wearing Air Jordans, we'd know the reason why.
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