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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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SignalsMonitor is following this as a general story. Times of India World is the outlet attached so far. The first report grouped here was at 8 Nov 2026, 09:20 UTC. The headline in use is “Tests on 8 frozen Inca mummies sacrificed show they had chewed coca leaves and had drunk alcohol”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
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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- First reported by Times of India World
Tests on 8 frozen Inca mummies sacrificed show they had chewed coca leaves and had drunk alcohol
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