"Mishandling Causes 19th Century Mummy's Arm to Detach in Mexican Museum"

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"Mishandling Causes 19th Century Mummy's Arm to Detach in Mexican Museum"
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Mexico's federal archaeology agency, INAH, has accused the city of Guanajuato of mishandling a 19th-century mummy, resulting in the detachment of its arm during museum renovations. The incident highlights a jurisdictional dispute between INAH, which considers the mummies national patrimony, and Guanajuato, which views them as tourist attractions. The INAH criticized the lack of proper protocols and training among local personnel and demanded an accounting of the procedures followed during the renovations.

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