Lost Mummies of New Guinea

Summary In Papua New Guinea, there are people who may be the last on Earth with living memory of a practice most of the world believes to be long vanished--human mummification. In a search for the last mummy made in the region, National Geographic's team of anthropologists and researchers trek through caves, villages, and mountains to uncover the secrets of the ancient tradition. At the heart of their quest is an aging tribal leader named Gemtasu who wants to revive the practice--with his own body.

S25.E2 ∙ Lost Mummies of New Guinea

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Peter Coyote Salvatore Vecchio Lisa Ling Ryan Duffy

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Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Nov 15, 2010

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Adirondack Mountains, New York, USA

Production companies : National Geographic Television National Geographic Society

Summary In Papua New Guinea, there are people who may be the last on Earth with living memory of a practice most of the world believes to be long vanished--human mummification. In a search for the last mummy made in the region, National Geographic's team of anthropologists and researchers trek through caves, villages, and mountains to uncover the secrets of the ancient tradition. At the heart of their quest is an aging tribal leader named Gemtasu who wants to revive the practice--with his own body.

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Nov 15, 2010

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Adirondack Mountains, New York, USA

Production companies : National Geographic Television National Geographic Society

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