Chauchilla Cemetery

Chauchilla Cemetery, located near Nazca, Peru, is a significant archaeological site associated with the Nazca culture, known for its prehispanic mummified remains and artifacts. The cemetery was actively used for burials from approximately 200 CE to the 9th century CE. It features purpose-built tombs constructed from mud bricks, where bodies were preserved due to the arid desert climate and unique funerary practices involving resin, which protected the remains from insects and bacteria. Despite being heavily plundered over the years, the site provides invaluable insights into the Nazca culture's burial customs and societal structure. Efforts for preservation and restoration have been undertaken to maintain this cultural heritage site, which now attracts tourists and researchers alike.