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The Chinchorro mummies were first identified in 1917 by the German archaeologist, Max Uhle. Further excavations showed that such mummies were spread along the coast and concentrated between Arica and Camerones. It was in 1983, however, that the largest and best-preserved find of Chinchorro mummies was discovered. This discovery was made not by archaeologists, but by the Arica water company while laying a new pipeline near the foot of El Morro.
How were the Chinchorro Mummies Preserved?
While Uhle initially identified three categories of mummification, showing an increasing complexity over time, archaeologists have since expanded upon his explanation. Accordingly, the two most common methods used in Chinchorro mummification were the Black Mummy and the Red Mummy techniques.
Chile s ancient mummies added to UN heritage list
Head of a Chinchorro mummy. Photo: Pablo Trincado.
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.- Chile s Chinchorro mummies, the oldest in the world to have been purposefully preserved by humans, were added to UNESCO s World Heritage List on Tuesday.
The mummies, which were found in the north of Chile at the start of the 20th century, are more than 7,000 years old, meaning they pre-date the Egyptian mummies by two millennia.
The United Nations cultural organization announced on Twitter that it had added the settlement and artificial mummification of the Chinchorro culture to its prestigious list during a virtual meeting chaired by China.
Chile s Ancient Mummies Added To UN Heritage List Chile s Ancient Mummies Added To UN Heritage List The mummies, which were found in the north of Chile at the start of the 20th century, are more than 7,000 years old, meaning they pre-date the Egyptian mummies by two millennia.
So far, more than 300 mummies have been found, including red, black and bandaged ones.
Arica, Chile:
Chile s Chinchorro mummies, the oldest in the world to have been purposefully preserved by humans, were added to UNESCO s World Heritage List on Tuesday.
The mummies, which were found in the north of Chile at the start of the 20th century, are more than 7,000 years old, meaning they pre-date the Egyptian mummies by two millennia.
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