This one's real cold! Which is good, considering what's inside.
The ice formation we discovered today appears to be artificial in nature. Our thermal readings indicate something organic is preserved within.
Carbon dating suggests this structure is over 3,000 years old, yet the preservation is remarkable. Most concerning are the unusual runes etched into the surrounding stone base. Dr. Chen believes they're warnings, not decorative.
I've taken rubbings of the symbols and matched several to ancient Eurasian protective sigils used to contain malevolent entities. Local legends speak of an ancient evil that was captured and frozen by tribal shamans.
Tomorrow we'll attempt a controlled examination of the outer layer. I've instructed the team to proceed with extreme caution. Whatever is inside, our ancestors went to great lengths to keep it there.
- Prof. L. Harwood, Feb 15