Buried 2500 Years, The brain in the skull Still Intact

The discovery of the brain in the skull more than 2,500 years old at Heslington East, England, shocked the world. Experts believe the organ during this, the brain is part of the body's most easily damaged and become fluid after death. The reason, the high fat content.

Part of the brain in Heslington

"The brain Heslington" team that investigated the University Bradford, England, since discovered in 2008. Sonia O'Connor, the head researcher, said the brain was derived from the years 673-482 BC, owned by 26-45 year-old man who hanged or beheaded.

There was no sign of preservation such as the mummy. It is estimated, the brain was quickly buried in wet soil after death. Wet soil makes oxygen can not enter so as to avoid decomposition. Alternatively, the owner of the brain have certain diseases or physiological changes are made that affect the brain, such as starvation prior to death.