Chauchilla near Nasca In the amazing Chauchilla Cemetery, bodies from the ancient Nasca people were preserved by natural mummification in the arid climate. Through their habit of burying their people, this Culture left to us mummies, ceramics, colorful textiles, skull and devices, practically untouched. Chauchilla is about 30 km from Nasca city . chauchilla NOVA Online | Ice Mummies of the Inca