Incan Ice Maiden/Princess

What was she found in?

Perfectly preserved textiles

What do the chemicals in her hair show?

Drastic change in diet 3 months before death

What was buried with her?

Ceramics, figurines, and textiles

What was in her mouth?

Coca leaf

What was on her cheeks?

Ritual paint

Why were mountains important to the Incas?

They were closer to the sun

Why were girls sacrificed?

Feminine essence of mother nature

What pattern did the cermaics have on them?

Cuzco pattern

Who were feather headdresses reserved for?

Virgins of the sun