Tag: Atacama Desert

February 28, 2026 at 9:49 am

Thousands Of Years Before The Ancient Egyptians, The Chinchorro People Of The Atacama Desert Were Using Mummification For Their Loved Ones.

The Atacama desert at sunset

The manganese they used to paint the bodies was highly toxic.

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December 24, 2024 at 9:49 am

A Simple Method For Searching For Life In A Desert May Make It Possible To Discover Life On Mars

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This seems almost too simple to be effective. 

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February 11, 2023 at 12:01 pm

Controversy Continues to Swirl Around the Atacama Skeleton

Controversy Continues to Swirl Around the Atacama Skeleton

“The Atacama Skeleton nicknamed “Ata,” has an unusually long skull, giant eye sockets, and only 20 ribs instead of 24”

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