Preserved in the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru in Lima, the Paracas Mummy, part of the Paracas-Necropolis, belongs to the Topará culture (500 BC-200 AD).

Explored by Peruvian archaeologist Julio C. Tello, this cultural tradition had its center in the Chińcha Valley.

Among the notable mummies housed in the museum is that of a young man from the pre-Columbian Atacama Desert in Chile.

Another significant exhibit is the mummy of a Peruvian child, aged 8-10 months, dating back approximately 6,500 years, potentially a victim of heart disease—one of the oldest mummies discovered.

Johannes Orlovitz, a one-year-old who passed away, is represented by a recreated outfit crafted from the fabric pieces accompanying the burial.

The museum also displays the mummies of Baronesse Schenk von Geiern and Baroness von Holz, both partially covered per the family’s request. Baron von Holz, a noblewoman, lost her life in a 17th-century battle in Sommersdorf, Germany.

A mummy from South Africa with tattoos on the chest and face is showcased, highlighting cultural practices.

Beyond human mummies, the collection includes animals like dogs, lizards, fish, mice, cats, squirrels, falcons, and a monkey from Argentina.

A fetus with a rare spinal birth defect, deceased at 30 weeks, is also part of the exhibit. Additionally, a mummy of a 4-6 year old child from Peru underwent hair testing, revealing nicotine exposure.

The museum even houses the sarcophagus of an Egyptian monk named Nes-Pa-Qa-Shuti, dating back to 650 BC, adding a diverse array of cultural and historical artifacts to its collection.