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

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The boy was determined to be about seven years old and is also the only child who likely died as a result of stress, which was determined based on evidence from his body. He was the only child who was tied up...

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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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.