Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Fungal Outbreak Raises Concerns for Patrimonial Mummies of Guanajuato

Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) - The recent exhibition of the patrimonial collection of the mummies of Guanajuato at the Tianguis Turístico in Mexico City has sparked concern among experts from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).

The exhibition, which drew over 5,000 visitors on its first day alone, featured the remains of ancient inhabitants of the city, preserved naturally through the lack of oxygen and humidity exchange with the outside world. However, the experts observed signs of fungal colonies on at least one of the mummified bodies, raising concerns about potential infectious risks to visitors . . .

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