The mummy you’re referring to dates back to around 200 B.C. and was found in a Necropolis. It was adorned with intricate decorations including gold and bone jewels, as well as a feather headdress. Such discoveries provide valuable insights into the funerary practices and beliefs of ancient cultures, showcasing their craftsmanship and reverence for the afterlife. If you’re interested in ancient artifacts and mummification practices, this find would be particularly fascinating!
Pre-Inca civilization, Peru, 3rd century b.C. Paracas culture. Mummy of a woman of the Necropolis decorated with gold and bone jewels and a feather headdress, circa 200 b.C