The Enigma of the Tarim Mummies National Geographic’s China’s Mystery Mummies investigates four remarkably preserved mummies discovered in China’s western Tarim Basin, dating from 4,000 to 2,600 years ago. These mummies, with strikingly European features, challenge conventional views of ancient China. Alongside them, archaeologists found tools and artifacts previously unknown in the region. Who were these individuals, and where did they originate? By analyzing skeletal remains, burial practices, and artifacts, researchers aim to piece together the story of a civilization that existed long before the Silk Road and Marco Polo’s explorations. Advanced DNA Unlocking Secrets Recent breakthroughs in DNA technology have allowed scientists to reconstruct the genetic makeup of these ancient individuals. National Geographic’s resident explorer, Spencer Wells, has been at the forefront of analyzing these mummies, using[…]