Photo Gallery The Mummy from Mongolia
For archeologists, the find is a sensation: A well-preserved, 2,500 year old mummy has been found in Mongolia. Scientists are hoping to learn more about how people lived more than two millennia ago.
The mummy -- remains of a warrior -- is almost 2,500 years old. He is wearing fur and intricate jewelry.
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Having been frozen for so long, the mummy is well preserved. His boots were made out of felt and wood.
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The mummy's upper body. In the forground, the warrior's wooden belt buckle can be seen.
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Archeologists think he may have belonged to the upper classes because of his decorative jewelry.
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A horse figure was found in the grave as well -- along with a coat made from marmot pelt.
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The mummy was discovered in July in a fully intact grave mound.
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The dig site in the Altai Mountains. Permafrost kept the body from rotting away.
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This wood carving depicting two griffins was also found in the grave. It was originally coated with a thin layer of tin.
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