The face of a 500-year-old mummified Incan girl, known as 'The Maiden', has been reconstructed using 3D imaging technology.
The mummy was discovered in 1999 near the summit of Mount Llullaillaco in Argentina, along with two other mummified children.
The project was led by a team of experts from Brazil, Peru, and Argentina, and was carried out at the Wiese Foundation's Museum of Andean Sanctuaries in Arequipa, Peru.
The reconstruction process involved the use of a CT scan of the mummy's skull, which was then used to create a 3D model.
A team of international experts has successfully reconstructed the face of a 500-year-old mummified Incan girl, known as 'The Maiden', using 3D imaging technology. The mummy was discovered in 1999 near the summit of Mount Llullaillaco in Argentina, along with two other mummified children. The children are believed to have been sacrificed in a religious ritual known as 'capacocha'.
The Maiden, estimated to be between 13 and 15 years old at the time of her death, was found in a seated position, dressed in ceremonial attire. The reconstruction process involved the use of a CT scan of the mummy's skull, which was then used to create a 3D model. The model was then used to reconstruct the facial features, including the skin, muscles, and fat tissue.
The project was led by a team of experts from Brazil, Peru, and Argentina, and was carried out at the Wiese Foundation's Museum of Andean Sanctuaries in Arequipa, Peru. The reconstruction has provided valuable insights into the physical appearance and cultural practices of the Incan civilization.
The Maiden's face was unveiled to the public at a ceremony in the Peruvian city of Arequipa. The reconstruction is expected to be a significant contribution to the study of Incan culture and history.