Chapter
The Controversial Story Behind "The Maiden" Mummy
52:55 - 1:00:27 (07:32)
The discovery of the "The Maiden" mummy stirred controversy when it was discovered in 1999 on the summit of Argentina's Llullaillaco volcano, and it remains so today as Indigenous leaders seek to reclaim the remains of their ancestors, which are still stored at the Museum of High Altitude Archaeology.
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A discussion about the context and significance of an Inca maiden's sacrifice on a mountaintop, including the protests and controversies surrounding the display of her mummified remains at a museum.
52:55 - 1:00:27 (07:32)
Inca civilization
Summary
A discussion about the context and significance of an Inca maiden's sacrifice on a mountaintop, including the protests and controversies surrounding the display of her mummified remains at a museum.