Tests Reveal Inca Child Mummies Consumed Coca and Alcohol
Eight frozen Inca child mummies, believed to have been sacrificed, were tested and found to have ingested coca leaves and alcohol. Analysis of their hair and nails revealed these substances, indicating diverse ritual practices based on local customs. One mummy, Juanita, showed traces of harmine, suggesting specialized ritual preparations. This discovery sheds light on ancient Inca cultural traditions and ceremonies.
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