Viral post: 15-year-old Inca empire girl unearthed after 500 years of sacrifice
A 15-year-old girl who lived during the Inca Empire was sacrificed as an offering to god over 500 years ago has been unearthed. The shocking thing is that the body didn’t decayed rather it has been naturally mummified by the harsh Andean environment.
According to reports, the young girl was persevered in the extreme cold and dry condition in the Andes, at over 6,000 meters above sea level. In such a condition the human body is preserved naturally and no additional treatment or embalming techniques were needed.
Reportedly, the mummified body was discovered near the summit of the Llullaillaco volcano in north-western Argentina in 1999. The girl’s mummy, nicknamed “The Maiden” sparked an archaeological revolution. Shockingly, her blood were still present in her veins and internal organs intact.
As per reports, “The Maiden” had a bacterial infection at the time of her death, and by diagnosing that infection, researchers may be able to get a good idea of the diseases of the past.
Reportedly, “The Maiden” is displayed in the Museum of High Altitude Archaeology in the Argentine city of Salta. This museum houses various Incan artifacts discovered in the Argentine Andes, including one of the most astonishing finds – three mummified infants.
The image of the girl has been shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @fasc1nate. In the post, the image of the girl is seen in a seated position, while her whole body is stiff. The post has garnered over 32 million views, while nearly 82 thousand X users have liked the viral post.
This 15-year-old girl lived in the Inca empire and was sacrificed 500 years ago as an offering to the gods.
She is preserved this well because she was frozen during sleep and kept in a dry cold condition at more than 6000 meters above sea level all this time. No other treatment… pic.twitter.com/llayVV6ZLL
— Fascinating (@fasc1nate) March 23, 2024
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