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Is this a logical fallacy?

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Original Question

If the authority doesn't mention X then it must not be there.


Example : The medical expert doesn't mention that the Egyptian mummy was emblamed, therefore it must not be emblamed.

Answers

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argument from ignorance- there is no evidence (against/for) X therefore X is (true/false)

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