‘Saltmen’ of Iran: Check out these horrific images of 2,500-year-old mummies who were frozen in time while mining

Ancient mummies, known as the 'Saltmen,' have been discovered in Iran's Chehrabad salt mine. These naturally preserved bodies date back to various periods, with the oldest from 9550 BCE. The well-preserved corpses, including a 16-year-old boy, were likely miners who died in collapses or accidents, offering insights into ancient life and health.