Her diet drastically changed in the last year of her life, moving toward high-end items like meat and corn, signifying her newfound position as a chosen one.
The capacocha ritual was not a routine ceremonial; rather, it was saved for the most revered events, including emperors’ deaths or natural calamities.
A Collection of Artifacts The Maiden was surrounded by thoughtfully positioned gifts, including ceremonial objects, exquisitely woven tapestries,
And tiny figurines created with extraordinary craftsmanship. Every object demonstrates the extraordinary craftsmanship of Inca artisans and the sacrifice’s deep spiritual meaning.
Maintaining History with Honor The Maiden and her friends are now buried at Salta, Argentina’s Museum of High Altitude Archaeology (MAAM).
