Lady dai
Lady Dai is considered to be one of the most well preserved ancient bodies. Discovered in the early 1970s, China, her body and tomb gave an extraordinary in sight to the lives of the ancient Chinese, especially the wealthy upper class during one of the most crucial and influential time periods, the Han Dynasty. Her discovery has solved many previously unanswered questions of China's early development in all areas including religion, textiles and food culture.
30 year old Lady Dai's reconstruction statue
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Through the use of scientific methods, archaeologists, anthropologists, historians and other specialists have been able to unravel the mysteries of Ancient China. Examining the various techniques use by the ancient Chinese during the preservation process and construction of the tomb allow us to understand how a 2100 year old corpse is so well preserved. By questioning and exploring Lady Dai's body, the modern world is provided with valuable information about the ancient world of the early Han Dynasty.