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Lost Mummies of New Guinea (Season 25, Episode 2)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 45 min | Documentary, History
In Papua New Guinea, there are people who may be the last on Earth with living memory of a practice most of the world believes to be long vanished--human mummification. In a search for the last mummy made in the region, National ...See moreIn Papua New Guinea, there are people who may be the last on Earth with living memory of a practice most of the world believes to be long vanished--human mummification. In a search for the last mummy made in the region, National Geographic's team of anthropologists and researchers trek through caves, villages, and mountains to uncover the secrets of the ancient tradition. At the heart of their quest is an aging tribal leader named Gemtasu who wants to revive the practice--with his own body. See less
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Director
John Rubin
Producers
James Donald | John Rubin
Composer
Robert Neufeld
Cinematographer
Ian Kerr
Editor
Stephanie Munroe
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Status
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Updated Nov 16, 2010
Release date
Nov 16, 2010 (United States)
Awards
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47 wins & 78 nominations

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