Baffling Phenomenon: How These Bodies Stayed Perfectly Preserved for Centuries!
In the heart of the Andes, more than 6,700 meters above sea level, Mount Llullaillaco keeps a terrifying and fascinating secret. This volcano, one of the highest in the world, is home to an unprecedented archaeological find: the mummies of the Children of Llullaillaco. These human relics, more than 500 years old, are preserved in such impeccable condition that they seem to defy the laws of time. In 1999, a team of archaeologists led by Johan Reinhard made the discovery after an arduous expedition in extreme conditions. Three bodies were found buried in an Inca sanctuary at the top of…
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