Around 5020 BC in Chile’s Atacama Desert, an individual sat down and remained stationary ever since.

Around 5020 BC in Chile’s Atacama Desert, an individual sat down and remained stationary ever since.

r/StrangeEarth - A long-buried corpse, preserved by one of Earth's driest climates, Chile's Atacama Desert, where it has retained centuries-old skin, hair and clothing. Dated around 5020 BC. Chinchorro mummies, discovered in early 20th Century CE. Credit: Twitter/Archaeo - Histories
Preserved by the region’s arid climate, the Chinchorro mummy, discovered in the early 20th century, showcases remarkably well-preserved skin, hair, and clothing from centuries ago.

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A long-buried corpse, preserved by one of Earth’s driest climates, Chile’s Atacama Desert, where it has retained centuries-old skin, hair and clothing. Dated around 5020 BC. Chinchorro mummies, discovered in early 20th Century CE.

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