The race to save the world's oldest mummies

The mummies of Chile are the oldest in the world, but time, human development and climate change all pose a threat to the ancient relics. In Northern Chile, efforts are underway to preserve the remains.

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[juanherrera]

They're teaching how to conserve them well; the class is called " THE COURSE OF THE MUMMY".

[andrewb]

Probably would’ve been fine if they stayed in their tombs

[paule]

Preserving some seems great. Preserving all seems pointless.

[bmorezoo]

How 'bout let the people rest in peace. Why disturb them? Do your research then leave them be.

[neilwiththedeal]

The world might just explode if we don't save the mummies.

[BufordDuckworth]

Millions of people who are living need saved. But sure spend money "saving" dead people.