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Inca Ice Maiden
Past
WHO is it: The Inca Ice Maiden was sacrificed by other Inca peoples.
WHAT it was: A young Inca girl.
WHEN was it: 1438.
WHERE: on top of Ampato (Volcanic Mountain in Peru).
WHY: Religious Sacrifice.
HOW: She was brought up to the mountain by a group of Inca people.
Present
WHO found it: Johan Reinhard and Miguel Zarate.
WHAT is it: Inca Ice Maiden, nicknamed Juanita.
WHEN: 1995.
WHERE: Ampato (volcanic Mountain in Peru).
WHY is it important : From examination of the body, the clothes, and the many artifacts found around her, the archaeologists have added to their knowledge of the Inca people.
HOW did he discover it: Climbed up the mountain looking for Inca treasures that might be thawing in the snow.
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