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THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2002

Archaeologists working in Peru have discovered more than 2,000 well-preserved Inca mummies.

The mummies date to the late 1400s and early 1500s, prior to Spanish settlement. Researchers say they are a significant find because they can shed light on Inca culture during a critical time period.

So far, only three mummies have been unwrapped. It could take decades to examine them all.

Work was done under the auspices of the National Geographic Society.

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Mummies Offer Look At Culture of the Inca (The Washington Post 4/18)

Relevant Links:
Inca Mummies, National Geographic Society - http://crater.nationalgeographic.com/inca

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