An Ideal Preservation Using Natural Components Just as amazing as the find itself is the tale of the Maiden’s preservation.
Her ultimate resting site was so high up that it was ideal for natural mummification. For five centuries, her body stayed essentially intact in the cold,
Dry, oxygen-poor environment. Her hair, facial characteristics, and even the elaborate designs on her ceremonial clothing all convey a timeless tale.
The Last Seconds A heartwarming detail about her last moments was discovered by scientific analysis: the Maiden was given whiskey and coca leaves before to her passing,
Indicating that the Inca priests made sure her transfer was painless and serene. A Sacred Purpose-Driven Life The tale of the Maiden extends after her death.
