This study investigates the current state of archaeological research performed on the mummified human remains of the Nazca culture in Peru. At the time of writing, there is a lack in the archiving...Show moreThis study investigates the current state of archaeological research performed on the mummified human remains of the Nazca culture in Peru. At the time of writing, there is a lack in the archiving of archaeological research of the Nazca mummified remains as well as the datedness of the used research techniques. To improve the research on mummified human remains in the Nazca region, a bioarcheological comparison of research techniques is carried out between the Nazca region and the arid regions most similar to Nazca, in this case the regions of China and the Nile. A database was created with the research techniques utilized in the Nazca, China and Nile region. After comparing the different research techniques utilized in the different regions, the study concludes that eleven research techniques are not used in the Nazca region. Of these research techniques seven are suitable for future research on site. The findings of this study demonstrate that there is potential for the creation of a database for archiving reports of the mummified human remains and corresponding research techniques, as well as the utilization of newer and more modern research techniques. Both are expected to have a positive impact on the research of mummified human remains in Nazca. This research can be used as a guideline for future archaeological research on the Nazca human mummified remains.Show less
