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Daily Mirror
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Graeme Murray

Teenage Egyptian mummy decked in gold finally uncovered after 2,300 years

A teenage 'golden boy' 2,300-years-old has been found mummified and covered in good luck charms.

He is believed to have died in Ancient Egypt and was covered in 49 protective amulets a or good luck charms to guide him in the afterlife.

Researchers found amulets on and inside the masked body of the “golden boy” after using computerised x-ray scans to uncover his remains without any disturbance.

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