Peruvian Mummies and What They Teach: A Guide to Exhibits in the Peruvian Hall (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles W. Mead

9780265589069: Peruvian Mummies and What They Teach: A Guide to Exhibits in the Peruvian Hall (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265589061 ISBN 13: 9780265589069

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover how ancient Peruvians prepared their dead and what mummies reveal about their beliefs and daily life.

This guide explains how burial methods, wrappings, and grave goods help archaeologists understand Peru’s ancient cultures. It describes natural mummification along the coast, the different forms of mummy bundles, and the special items placed with the dead to honor them in the afterlife. The text highlights features like the false head, the cloth wrappings, and attached grave offerings that appear in the museum’s exhibits.

How bodies were positioned for burial and the varieties found in different regions
Ways wrappings, clothing, and adornments preserved delicate details for centuries
Meaning behind objects placed with the dead and the surrounding grave goods
Different types of burial structures and what they say about local customs

Ideal for readers curious about early Andean cultures, burial practices, and how museums present ancient lives.

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