Archaeologists found Homer's Iliad inside a 1,600-year-old Egyptian mummy

The discovery of a fragment from Homer's Iliad inside a 1,600-year-old Egyptian mummy sheds new light on ancient burial practices and the intersection of Greek literature and Egyptian mummification. This rare find, identified as part of the "Catalogue of Ships," suggests that Greek texts were intentionally used during embalming, a practice previously unknown. This discovery not only enriches our understanding of ancient customs but also highlights the enduring influence of classical literature across cultures and time.