Naturally mummified remains discovered along the arid Atacama Desert coast in Chile belong to the Chinchorro culture, dating back to around 7,020 BC. These mummies are among the earliest examples of artificial mummification, predating Egyptian practices by several millennia. The arid conditions of the Atacama Desert naturally preserved these bodies, providing valuable insights into the Chinchorro people’s health, lifestyle, and burial customs. The Chinchorro culture, which thrived along the coas