The Museum of High Altitude Archaeology (MAAM) was established (in the words of the Museum’s site) to “preserve, investigate, and make public the finding of the “Llullaillaco Children,” one of the most important archaeological discoveries of recent times.”

“The three Inca children were found frozen at the peak of Mount Llullaillaco, 6,700 m. above sea level, on March of 1999. One hundred and forty-six artefacts, which formed part of their trove, were found together with the children: a miniature treasure that accompanied them in their journey to eternity. Studies reveal that they lived more than 500 years ago, during the height of the Inca rule, a short time before the Spanish Conquest.”

“The museum exhibits this wonderful discovery through a scientific perspective and in a didactic way to help us appreciate and further understand a culture that is still alive today.”

Url: http://globalnomad.planeteye.com/2008/07/07/salta-argentina/