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Analysis of Inca mummies identifies the drugs used in their most important sacrificial ritual

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Archaeologists analyzed mummified remains from the Inca Empire, identifying psychoactive substances used in sacrificial rituals at mountain shrines. The study reveals specific drugs consumed by the sacrificed individuals, providing new insights into ancient religious practices. The research was conducted on remains recovered from mountain shrines across the empire, offering a direct link between ritual consumption and the mummification process.

Key points

• Archaeologists analyzed mummified remains from the Inca Empire, identifying psychoactive substances consumed before death at mountain shrines.
• The study provides specific details on drugs used in sacrificial rituals, offering new insights into ancient religious practices.

Context

This research provides new insights into ancient religious practices by analyzing mummified remains from the Inca Empire. It offers a direct link between ritual consumption and the mummification process, revealing specific drugs used in sacrificial rituals.

Limitations

Analysis was conducted on remains recovered from mountain shrines across the empire. The study covers a limited geographic scope and relies on toxicological analysis of existing mummified remains.

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