17th Century Mummified Bishop Found with Fetus in his Coffin to be Reinterred

The mummified remains of a 17^th century bishop will be laid to rest once again at Lund Cathedral, Sweden, following 15 months of scientific study on his remains.  The bishop caused a stir earlier this year when researchers at Lund University hospital conducted a CT scan on his body, and spotted the remains of a tiny fetus tucked under his feet. The mummy belongs to Bishop Peder Winstrup, a prominent historical figure in Scandinavia who died in 1679. Archaeologists do not know the reason for the fetus’ placement in Winstrup’s coffin.

The MailOnline reports that Winstrup’s mummy was briefly placed on public display at Lund University Historical Museum earlier this week, but will be reburied today following the conclusion of testing on his remains.