This morning, The New York Times reported that archeologists have re-discovered a unique cemetery, called Small River Cemetery #5, located on the eastern edges of the fierce Taklimakan desert. The cemetery is unique for several reasons: 1. the desolate location; 2. distinct European features, plus DNA markers, of the preserved mummies; and 3. the apparent civilization’s focus on procreation for survival’s sake in a harsh land.
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