What Secrets Does This Peruvian Mummy Tells Us About The Chancay Civilization?

In this forensic investigation, Dr. Joanne Fletcher and a team of world-leading experts unlock the secrets of a mysterious 600-year-old Peruvian mummy, long forgotten in a London warehouse. Originally dubbed "The Fisherman," this diminutive individual, standing just over four feet tall, initially baffled researchers with an unusual cross-legged burial posture and evidence of severe trauma. Through advanced 3D laser scanning, chemical isotope analysis, and carbon dating, the team discovers that this was no ordinary laborer. Instead, the evidence reveals a high-status woman of the Chancay civilization: a powerful, battle-scarred warrior leader who was artificially mummified with rare resins and buried in the elite lotus position. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost. Subscribe so you don't miss out! :european_castle: You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OdysseyAncientHistory Odyssey is part of the History Hit Network. For any queries, please contact [email protected]