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The Life of La Dansella, a Child Sacrifice Victim of the Inca
50:42 - 52:55 (02:13)
La Dansella was one of the chosen women or wives of the Inca, selected at a young age and trained for different roles. A recent DNA and chemical study of her remains provided insights into her life, including her selection for sacrifice in the Capachoca ritual at the age of around 10.
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