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Article from National Geographic describes the discovery of forty adult and child mummies on the outskirts of Lima, Peru in 2004. Also gives details of the excavation process, and the deductions made about Inca life 500 years ago.

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• Ice Treasures of the Inca - An interactive expedition from National Geographic follows the inca ancient Inca path up Mount Ampato in Peru. inca Includes sound and pictures relating to the frozen inca mummies found on the summit.
• City of Inca mummies yields bounty of knowledge - This article outlines the discovery of thousands of archaeology Inca mummies mummies near Lima, Peru in 2001. Includes archaeology historical background information.
• Dozens of Inca Mummies Discovered Buried in Peru - Article from National Geographic describes the discovery of forty adult and child mummies on the outskirts of Lima, Peru in 2004. Also gives details of the excavation process, and the deductions made about Inca life 500 years ago.
• National Geographic News: Thousands of Inca Mummies Raised From Their Graves - Describes how 500-year-old bodies of men, women, and inca children have been found beneath the streets on inca the outskirts of Lima, Peru. Includes a movie inca and photograph gallery of the mummies and artifacts.
• Inca Mummies - Describes the different types, and how and when they were made. Also explains what is special about them, and provides detailed information about the Ice Maiden.

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