Archaeology
Inca Child Sacrifice
Inca children were given drugs and alcohol before sacrifice.
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Update
Toxicological analysis of mummified remains found traces of cocaine and alcohol. The children were given these substances before their sacrifice. This discovery provides new insights into Inca religious rituals.
Limitations
The findings are based on analysis of a limited number of remains and may not be representative of all Inca child sacrifices. The results are still significant and contribute to our understanding of Inca culture.
Images are illustrative, not photographs of the reported finds.