The discovery of the oldest mummies ever found has shocked archaeologists and rewritten the history of ancient burial practices. This groundbreaking find was reported by GB News and offers new insights into early mummification techniques. Southeast Asia: A Surprising Mummy HotspotThe discovery of these ancient mummies took place across multiple regions in southern China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. But these mummies from Southeast Asia challenge that timeline by almost 10,000 years, making them the oldest known mummies ever discovered. As for the bodies themselves, they were found in flexed or squatting positions, often indicating that the burial practices had ritualistic significance.