Ancient "Salt Cured" Man Found in Iranian MineThe individual, who was naturally mummified by the preserving properties of salt over the past 1,800 years, was recently exposed when heavy rains pounded the salt mine.
The functioning mine is located in the Hamzehlu region near Zanjan, a northwestern Iranian province.
Scientists believe the man was a Roman Empire-era salt mine worker killed by falling rocks during an earthquake.
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hereand i though i was salting...lawd fadda!
