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Kid News: Mummy Found Wearing the World's Oldest Pants


Archaeologists were surprised to find that a 3,000-year-old mummy they discovered in western China was wearing pants. Not only were the pants unusual clothing for the time period in which the mummified person lived, but the weaving technique used for the fabric of the pants was also significant. Listen to hear more about the mummy and find out why his pants were such a fascinating fashion discovery.

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AIR DATE: 03/09/2022