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The mystery of Xin Zhui's Cadaver: A case of remarkable preservation

The body was buried at an impressive depth of 16 meters, with the grave bank rising 4.5 meters above the ground. This deep burial played a significant role in protecting the remains from external elements. 

Xin Zhui is widely recognized as the best-preserved human mummy in history.
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Lady Dai (Xin Zhui) was the wife of a high-ranking Han official named Li Cang (the Marquis of Dai), and she died at the age of 50 as

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