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How were these bog bodies preserved p?

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I know in Holland, there is a natural ground plant that preserves the body because it kills the bacterias. It's the acid that the plant produces.

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How did bog bodies get in the bogs?
some people just fell in the bogs ,others were sacrificed and left in the bogs.
How were all the bog bodies preserved so well?
They are preserved by unusual conditions under the peat. These conditions include highly acidic water, cold temperature, and a lack of oxygen, combining to preserve but severely tan their skin.
How long is your body preserved when your mummified?
at least a few thousands years
Why was it important for the dead to have their body preserved?
because they did.
How were the ancient bodies preserved?
they just put desert sand, salt and some herbs. they also removed certain organs that held moisturebecase moisture allows decay