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Museum of High Altitude Archaeology
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The Museum of High Altitude Archaeology (MAAM) in Salta showcases the famous Llullaillaco mummies, three Inca children sacrificed over 500 years ago and found frozen on the Llullaillaco volcano. The museum uses rotating exhibits to preserve the mummies, which are displayed in special chambers. Visitors also see gold and silver figurines, textiles, and pottery recovered from the summit, offering a haunting glimpse into Inca ritual and the extreme conditions of the high Andes.
Don't miss
- The Llullaillaco Maiden, the eldest child mummy, displayed in a dimly lit, climate-controlled chamber
- Gold and silver Inca statuettes dressed in miniature textiles, found beside the children
- A multimedia exhibit explaining the volcanic summit excavation and the science of cryopreservation
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Museum of High Altitude Archaeology
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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