00:00Did you know that perfectly preserved mummified bodies of Inca children were found high up on the Yuyayaco volcano?
00:06In 1999, an expedition discovered the Yuyayaco maidens, three children sacrificed 500 years ago.
00:14Their bodies, preserved by the ice, are almost intact as if they were asleep.
00:18Why were they sacrificed? Historians believe they were trying to appease the gods in times of crisis.
00:24Others think that the children were messengers sent to communicate with the gods.
00:28Analysis revealed cocaine and alcohol in their hair, indicating that they had been prepared for the ritual for months.
00:34Rich offerings such as gold and silver figurines accompanied the children, suggesting their importance.
00:39Is the mystery of these perfect bodies still unsolved?
00:42Human sacrifices or messengers for the gods?
