While many people associate mummies with those of Egypt because of their widespread publicity, it is important to note that the best preserved mummy is in the Museum of High Mountain Archaeology in Salta Province, Argentina, in the Americas.
Very close to the mummified remains of two children, one can observe La Doncella, a 15 year old girl.
The sight is really impressive. The appearance of the young girl is that of someone in a deep sleep.
The mummified remains of the three children are contained in cryopreservation capsules.
Five centuries ago, in the Inca Empire, this young girl was chosen to be sacrificed as an offering to the deities.
Today, her memory is preserved as a testimony of the beliefs and practices of the Inca people.
Because it was frozen in its sleep and kept in a dry cold state at an altitude of more than 6000 meters above sea level, it has been exceptionally well preserved.
There was no need for any additional treatment.
In 1999, a groundbreaking discovery was made near the summit of the Llullaillaco volcano in northwestern Argentina.
The discovery of this mummy marked a significant archaeological achievement, as it was one of the best preserved mummies ever found.
In fact, the body even contained traces of blood and its internal organs remained intact.