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Post details: Child Mummies Of Peru

02/27/08

03:46:37 pm, by

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Categories: Central & South American History

Child Mummies Of Peru

Peru's Nazca dead were most often buried in a fetal position with the lower limbs folded under the chin. Sand rich in salts and nitrates preserved the bodies for more than 1500 years.

The image above is entitled Nazca Child, and is part of a terrific online pictorial of mummies from around the world.

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Comment from: Andy [Visitor]

· http://spicycauldron.com

I'm really not sure about that child mummy being posed as it is in that picture - it sure as heck wasn't found like that, eh? I think the dead, even the ancient death, should be afforded some respect and dignity. It's possible and okay to display mummies for education, but the question is always, when do things cross the line and become entertaining? x

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Comment from: Admin [Member]

· http://www.doubledeckerbuses.org/pastyme/

Hi Andy! I do not know if this mummy is displayed thusly all of the time or if this was for a photo op. ?

I do know that Peru has had to rely heavily on its antiquities and heritage for tourism.

Permalink 03/06/08 @ 07:53

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