Is the Ice Maiden in danger of melting?

Peru's famous "Ice Maiden," the frozen mummy of an Inca girl who was sacrificed to the gods 500 years ago may be at right for melting due to the country's humidity. Dampness was detected inside the mummy's glass-enclosed refrigeration compartment by an expert from the Smithsonian Institute. (Interestingly enough, the expert noticed the condensation while on vacation in the country.)

According to the expert - who was not named - the mummy could deteriorate beyond repair within five years if the problem is not corrected. A group of specialists will be inspecting the mummy next week to see if there was already any damage.

The "Ice Maiden," or, Momia Juanita, is a 15th century Inca mummy of a 12-to-14-year-old girl who experts believe died between 1440 and 1450. She was discovered in southern Peru in 1995 and has toured the United States and Japan, in addition to being displayed in Peru. Momia Juanita is one of the most well-preserved mummies found to-date. (Wikipedia this!)

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