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Tests on 8 frozen Inca mummies sacrificed show they had chewed coca leaves and had drunk alcohol
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- A remarkable archaeological find has revealed eight frozen mummies of children from the Inca Empire, believed to have been sacrificed. Analysis of their hair and nails showed they've ingested coca and alcohol, hinting at a diversity of ritual practices based on local customs.
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Nov 8, 2026 · Updated 11/8/2026, 9:38:53 AM · Reported with: Times of India World
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