World Heritage
The 7,000-year-old mummy is included in the World Heritage list
Appearing 2,000 years before the Egyptian mummies, the ancient mummies in Chile have just been included in the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Chinchorro Mummy
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The mysterious mummy survived for thousands of years, suddenly ... liquefied
In 2016, the mummies in North Chile gradually liquefied for no reason, researchers at the time found a way to stop it.
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Chile seeks support to preserve the oldest mummies in the world
Chilean researchers are seeking international help to protect nearly 300 Chinchorro mummies found in the north of the country, considered the oldest mummies in the world…