Nature, Published online: 15 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01833-w The female individual’s brain was removed after her death, but her remains were carefully reassembled for her interment.
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Potential for comparative studies with other ancient cultures regarding post-mortem body manipulation.
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