With her lovely face, golden hair, chubby cheeks, and a yellow bow adorning her hair, Rosalia has been resting in a glass case since 1920.
She appears truly peaceful, as though she is in a deep slumber.
Upon seeing her images, one might almost believe she is alive and has a message to convey.
This belief is reinforced by a captivating enigma: visitors insist her eyes open daily – before closing once more.
The enigma surrounding Rosalia has captivated numerous individuals throughout the years, with many fervently searching for an explanation.
Continue reading to unravel the secret behind the mystery of Rosalia’s eyes…
Passed Away from Pneumonia
Young Rosalia Lombardo, born in Palermo in 1918, tragically lost her life at the tender age of two on December 6, 1920, succumbing to pneumonia.
Stricken by grief from her demise, her father, Mario Lombardo, entrusted her remains to the renowned Sicilian taxidermist Alfredo Salafia.
The body underwent embalming and was positioned in a glass case at the Capuchin monastery in Palermo.
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Embalmed and Resting in a Glass Case
Due to the meticulous embalming process, she appears as though she is peacefully asleep. The child has been affectionately dubbed ‘The Sleeping Beauty’.
Rosalia’s remains still rest in the catacombs of the monastery.
In a surprising revelation, studies have indicated that her organs have remained remarkably intact, solidifying her status as one of the most well-preserved mummies globally.
These are just fragments of the tale that render Rosalia a special figure….
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Italian researchers, however, believe they may have unraveled the mystery at last.
Explanation: Visual Perspective
“It’s an optical illusion triggered by the changing daylight coming through the side windows,” explains Dario Piombino-Mascali, the overseer of the catacombs where Rosalia resides, as reported by Mirror.
He elaborated: “[Her eyes] are not entirely shut, and in reality, they never have been.”
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Moreover, the exceptional preservation of the child’s body is attributed to the use of substances like zinc, acid, and alcohol by Alfredo Salafia during the embalming process to safeguard Rosalia’s skin.
As this tale continues to captivate, we reflect on young Rosalia, whose life was tragically cut short at the age of two.
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