The Dark Truth Behind the Recovery of a 500-Year-Old Mummy

Preventing a Famine

Because he was tied up, it's likely this child died of suffocation. He wore a gray tunic and traditional jewelry. He was buried with several small objects, some of which depicted Inca traditions to signify the end of the dry season. It's likely these children were sacrificed due to a famine. 

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