Ancient Chinese corpse open for public viewing

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Beijing, Dec 1 : A 2,200-year-old Chinese corpse that shows no signs of decay is once again open for public viewing, five years after the start of renovation at a museum where it is preserved.
The body of Lady Xinzhui has been preserved in the museum in Changsha, Hunan province.
According to historical records, Lady Xinzhui was the wife of Marquis Li Cang during the Western Han Dynasty (206 B.C.- 25 A.D.).
Regarded as the "Sleeping Beauty of the East", the corpse was discovered in 1972, its intact, moist skin grabbing international attention. It had hair, clear fingerprints and nail lines.
It was kept in a storehouse during the museum renovation.
"We monitored data throughout the day to ensure that it stayed in good condition," museum curator Duan Xiaoming said on Friday.
The corpse has now moved to a new high-tech chamber with constant temperature and humidity, at a depth close to that of the original tomb.
More than 1,000 cultural relics are currently on display in the museum.








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