CAT MUMMY WITHOUT A CAT? Researchers solve the ancient mystery! | WORLD HD DOCUMENTARY STRANGEST ...

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STRANGEST THINGS: A Cat Mummy Without a Cat? Researchers Solve the Ancient Mystery! | WORLD DOCUMENTARY S2E01 A five-thousand-year-old stone object is formed into four symmetrical pieces and marked with unique symbols. Who made it, and what was its purpose? An examination of a three-thousand-year-old mummy in the shape of a cat reveals that no feline remains inside the relic. Is it a modern forgery? In this episode, researchers use modern technologies to try to unravel the mysteries surrounding mysterious objects from the archives of major museums. 0:00 Intro 01:20 Chapter 1: The Enigmatic Towie Ball: Ritual Object or Weapon? In Scotland's National Museum lies an intricately decorated stone sphere that has puzzled archaeologists for over 160 years. The so-called Towie Ball dates back to the Neolithic period, is around 5,000 years old, and remains a mystery. Was it a status symbol, a weapon, or even a spiritual offering? Thanks to modern 3D analysis, fracture patterns can be examined – but a definitive answer remains elusive. 14:55 Chapter 2: Pulvermacher's Electric Chain: A Victorian Healing Myth In the 19th century, Isaac Pulvermacher promised cures for all sorts of ailments – from impotence to headaches – with his "electric Pulvermacher chain." The belt did indeed generate electric shocks, but scientific evidence for its effectiveness was lacking. Stricter regulations ended the hype, but electrotherapy has found its place in modern medicine. 31:28 Chapter 3: The Empty Cat Mummy: Offering or Fake? An ancient Egyptian cat mummy without a skeleton is causing confusion. X-ray analysis reveals that it was never a fake, but rather an offering to the goddess Bastet – for those who couldn't afford a real mummy. A fascinating example of the spiritual beliefs in ancient Egypt. #archaeology #mysteriousfinds #electrotherapy #ancientegypt #worlddocumentary 🔵 WELT DOCUMENTARY YouTube Channel    / weltdoku   🔵 The WELT News Livestream    / @weltvideotv   🔵 WELT Podcasts YouTube Channel    / weltpodcast   🔵 WELT News Channel YouTube Channel    / weltvideotv   🔵 WELT Network Reporter YouTube Channel    / dienetzreporter   🔵 The top news stories on WELT.de http://bit.ly/2rQQD9Q 🔵 The media library on WELT.de http://bit.ly/2Iydxv8 🔵 WELT News Channel on Instagram https://bit.ly/IGWELTTV 🔵 WELT on Instagram http://bit.ly/2X1M7Hk