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The Chinchorro culture, inhabiting northern Chile and southern Peru, began artificially mummifying their dead as early as 7,000 years ago. This predates the earliest Egyptian mummies by over two millennia, showcasing an incredibly ancient funerary practice.
Visible in the Northern Hemisphere, it has been identified across various ancient cultures, often associated with powerful beasts or rulers. Its distinctive 'Sickle' asterism forms the lion's head and flowing mane, making it easily recognizable.
