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Ice Mummies: Frozen in Heaven

This is the bizarre and fascinating story of the remains of Inca culture, frozen for posterity high in the mountains of the Andes. Evidence has emerged of sacrifice to the mountain gods, whose existence dominated the civilization over 500 years ago. The film traces the frozen bodies of children uncovered by archaeologists in South America, and follows an archaeological expedition to a high-altitude sacred site in search of ritual remains and another body. How did they come to be there? Why did they go to their deaths willingly? What was the religious framework that dictated their sacrifice to fierce gods?

English
  • Originally Aired February 13, 1997
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Special Position Airs before season 1997, episode 1
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network BBC Two
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Name Type Role
Tim Haines Writer