The recently studied mummy of a teenage boy of high socioeconomic status is a showcase of ancient Egyptian beliefs about life ...

(CNN) — When a teenage boy died 2,300 years ago in Egypt, he was mummified and adorned with 49 protective amulets and a golden mask to guide him in the afterlife. Researchers discovered the ...

Scientists have “digitally unwrapped” the mummified body of a wealthy ancient Egyptian “golden boy” from 2,300 years ago and ...

The team found that the so-called "golden boy" was lavishly mummified with gold and semi-precious stones. Forty-nine protective amulets were precisely placed in three columns on his body ...

Researchers said that the teen boy whose mummified body was unwrapped wore ... flowers and plants had sacred and symbolic meanings. A golden tongue leaf was placed inside his mouth to make sure ...

CAIRO — Known as Egypt’s “golden boy,” the mummified remains of a teenager buried 2,300 years ago have long remained shrouded in mystery. Now they have been “digitally unwrapped” by ...

New digital scans of a mummified teenager have revealed secrets that remained hidden for millennia. Buried some 2,300 years ...

Scientists have “digitally unwrapped” the mummified body of a wealthy ancient Egyptian “golden boy” from 2,300 years ago and found 49 amulets of 21 different types on him. The boy ...

Scientists have unwrapped the mummified body of a teenage boy to find that wealthy ancient Egyptians were given scores of amulets when they were mummified in the hope it would speed their journey ...