<p>The Chinchorro culture of South America created the world's first man made mummies roughly 7000 years ago, or 2000 years before the Egyptians.  Listen in and find out about these ancient mummies, how and why they were made, and what is threatening their continued existence today.</p>

The Chinchorro culture of South America created the world's first man made mummies roughly 7000 years ago, or 2000 years before the Egyptians. Listen in and find out about these ancient mummies, how and why they were made, and what is threatening their continued existence today.

<p>The Chinchorro culture of South America created the world's first man made mummies roughly 7000 years ago, or 2000 years before the Egyptians.&nbsp; Listen in and find out about these ancient mummies, how and why they were made, and what is threatening their continued existence today.</p>

139 - The Chinchorro Mummies

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