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

The Children of Llullaillaco

On March 16th, 1999, Reinhard uncovered the body of not one, but three sacrificed children on the summit of Llullaillaco. He said they "appear to be the best-preserved Inca mummies ever found." Other archaeologists have said they may be the best-preserved mummies in the world. So who were they?

A Shallow Grave

The children, two girls and one boy, were discovered in a grave along with textiles, gold, shells, and pottery. One of the girls had been struck by lightning after her death, causing burns to her shoulder and face. The other two were in pristine condition...

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.