The Noble Woman of Xiaohe: A 3,800-year-old preserved history
A mummy of a woman dating back about 3,800 years was discovered in the ancient city of Xiaohe in Xinjiang Province, China. Although known as the “Princess of Xiaohe,” she was probably a woman of high social class.
Her remains show light-colored hair and high cheekbones, which indicate Indo-European features. She was about 152 cm tall. She was adorned with elaborate clothing and jewelry, which indicated her social status.
The mummy was found with a white woolen dress, a silk skirt, fur-trimmed leather boots, and a special hat made of felt and decorated with feathers. She wore jade bead bracelets and a red rope necklace around her neck. She had a wooden hairpin on her head.
Notably, she was buried in a boat-shaped wooden coffin with wooden poles on top. This is probably a reflection of the cultural or spiritual concepts of the region. Her clothing and the textiles used in the clothing are still preserved, which are rare examples of the weaving style and craftsmanship of the society of that time.
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