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Mysterious mummy wears imperial robe
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The only mummy discovered in Beijing was on show on August 20; its hair and finger-nails are still well-preserved. On that day, the only domestic historical exhibition hall for eunuchs opened in Shijingshan district and in some parts of the Ming and Qing tombs that were excavated during the construction of Olympic shooting hall.
The black mummy named Huang Zhuowu, an officer in the Kangxi period more than 300 years ago, is the only one of its kind in the Beijing region.
However, the weirdest thing is the ultramarine imperial robe within his usual court dress, which is clearly incompatible with his status. In addition, his hairstyle does not conform to the traditional Qing Dynasty pigtail; it is instead in a bun. These enigmas still can not be explained.
It is understood the bronze-colored skin of the mummy was still flexible when it was first excavated, since then the water was evaporated. However, the hair and finger-nails are still well-preserved.
The staff stated the mummy was disinfected with alcohol before exhibition and preserved in a vacuum glass coffin. The temperature of the room is kept at 16 ℃ to enable the mummy's long term preservation.
By People's Daily Online
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