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The Tarim Mummies: Ancient Lives Beneath the Desert Sands | Illustrated History Mini Book

The Tarim Mummies: Ancient Lives Beneath the Desert Sands | Illustrated History Mini Book

Discover the people behind the remarkably preserved mummies of the Tarim Basin. This illustrated mini book from Atlas Adventures TX explores ancient lives through the clothing, braided hair, burial traditions, and personal details that survived beneath the desert sands of present-day Xinjiang, China.

Meet individuals such as Cherchen Man and explore what their surviving remains reveal about craftsmanship and daily life. Accessible storytelling, watercolor-style illustrations, and informative feature boxes invite you to look closely at the evidence—and the questions that remain unanswered.

Created for adults who enjoy archaeology, ancient cultures, and the mysteries of the human past.

Digital download. No physical book will be shipped.

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