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Preservation of Grauballe man

Grauballe man was one of the many bog bodies found in Europe, a very effective way to preserve dead bodies. His body was preserved in a bog why? Because of the special acidic chemical composition, causing the skin to become tanned, dehydrating the body and preventing bacteria from decomposing the body further. It was also found that the bones were decalcified by sphagnum moss, making it even more difficult for any microorganisms to feed on the body, which is why Grauballe man's body has been preserved over the years.

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