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Background Information
Background Information
The Inca empire was a very spiritual and cultural civilization that was built on political power. They connected to the after life with a acquired technique called mummification. Mummification was a technique used by many communities as a way for people to honor their ancestors and conserve a link between the past and present. It was also used to secure a passageway to the afterlife. The mummies were arranged and organized through societal status, with royals being the most prioritized.
Process of preserving an Inca mummy
Process of preserving an Inca mummy
The process of wrapping and securing a Inca mummy is very thorough. Its first few procedures include, getting rid of any organs, drying the flesh, and eventually reconstructing the body. The next step involves wrapping the prepped body in layers of cloth or leather to form a solid foundation. In the final step, the mummy is placed in a crouched down position to appear more human-like. The posture of a Inca mummy is what really differentiated their mummy from a tradition Egyptian mummy. The entire process or technique was adopted from the "Chinchorro" culture in modern day Chile.
Impact on the Inca civilization
Impact on the Inca civilization
Mummification had a major cultural impact on the Inca civilization. The connection to mummification and the afterlife brought the Incas together spiritually. People would very rigorously take care of the mummies with bringing them jewelry and served food and drinks. Additionally, mummification was so cared for that Inca civilians marched form south Cusco to Chile and Argentina, just to protect the technique.
Impact on post-Inca civlizations
Impact on post-Inca civlizations
The impact that mummification had on post-Inca civilization was very slim. Although, they do serve as a symbol of the spirituality and religious meanings of the Inca empire. The technique was also a looked for component in historical or scientific researches, due to its differences from tradition mummies.
Historical Importance
Historical Importance
The Inca technique of mummification helped demonstrate Inca power all throughout history. The mummy assortment helped put in place the different societal classes all throughout the Inca empire. Mummies (even though deceased) still had a say in society. That implemented the importance of political power and mobilizing organized government.
Beneficial Resources
Beneficial Resources
This article provides information everything you would want to know about Inca mummies. It dives into the history behind everything involving mummification.
This article provides information everything you would want to know about Inca mummies. It dives into the history behind everything involving mummification.
The information on this article dives into some Inca beliefs behind mummification.
The information on this article dives into some Inca beliefs behind mummification.
This website shows Inca mummies from museums. It's helpful to get a better understanding on how they were wrapped up and preserved.
This website shows Inca mummies from museums. It's helpful to get a better understanding on how they were wrapped up and preserved.
This website is very useful to learn about the Inca empire and its history. Delving deeper into the empire can help answer questions or curiosity one may have about many of the
This website is very useful to learn about the Inca empire and its history. Delving deeper into the empire can help answer questions or curiosity one may have about many of the
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