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800-Year-Old Mummy Found in Peru Baffles Archaeologists

  • Writer: Dhruvi Dave
    Dhruvi Dave
  • Aug 17, 2023
  • 2 min read

Archaeologists in Peru have unearthed an 800-year-old mummy that is shrouded in mystery. The mummy was found in the town square of Cajamarquilla, which is located just outside of Lima. The mummy is of a young man who was between the ages of 18 and 22 when he died. He was found bound with rope, with his hands covering his face.


The archaeologists believe that the mummy was mummified according to the funerary practices of the Wari culture, which flourished in Peru between 600 and 1000 AD.


There are many mysteries surrounding the mummy. One mystery is why the mummy was found bound with rope and with his hands covering his face. This is not a common practice in Wari mummification, and it is not clear what it means.


Another mystery is the mummy's age. The archaeologists believe that he was between the ages of 18 and 22 when he died, but they are not sure how they can be so certain. The mummy's bones are well-preserved, but they have not been able to find any other evidence of his age, such as teeth or hair.




The mummy's diet and health are also mysteries. The archaeologists have not been able to find any evidence of what he ate or how healthy he was. This is because the mummy's stomach and intestines have been removed.

The Wari mummification process is also a mystery.


The archaeologists believe that the mummy was mummified according to the Wari practices, but they are not sure how. They have not been able to find any evidence of the mummification process, such as tools or materials.

The archaeologists are still studying the mummy, and they hope to answer some of these mysteries in the future. However, the mummy will always remain a bit mysterious, as there is so much that we still do not know about it.


The discovery of the mummy is a significant archaeological find. It is the first mummy to be found in Cajamarquilla, and it is one of the few Wari mummies that have been found in Peru. The mummy is a reminder of the rich and complex history of Peru.

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