Don't let their names confuse you. The desert mummies are often referred to by the names of the places where they were found or now reside (museums). They are referred to as Cherchan Mummies, Tarim Basin Mummies, Takla Makan Mummies, Urumchi Mummies, the Desert Mummies, Qawrighut (where Loulan was found), etc. This basin, full of pits of salt (where nothing can grow), became a large cemetery. The greatest mystery is, "What were Caucasians doing in China at this time?"

Named Cherchen Woman, the strap on this 1,000 year old mummy's head was supposed to prevent her mouth from opening after death. The 'O' shape of a body's mouth after death inspired Edward Munch to paint "The Scream"

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