Unlike most ancient human remains, bog bodies have retained their - TopicsExpress



          

Unlike most ancient human remains, bog bodies have retained their skin and internal organs due to the unusual conditions of the surrounding area. These conditions include highly acidic water, low temperature, and a lack of oxygen, and combine to preserve but severely tan their skin. While the skin is well-preserved, the bones are generally not, due to the acid in the peat having dissolved the calcium phosphate of bone.
Posted on: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 00:41:04 +0000

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